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Mock Trade Has Broncos Swapping Picks With Sean Payton’s Former Team

The Denver Broncos have been rumored to be one of the most active teams in terms of trying to trade up in the draft. Denver needs a star playmaker to give some help to second-year quarterback Bo Nix, and the 20th pick may not be good enough to achieve that goal.

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Broncos Taking Calls On Moving Down From No. 20

Sean Payton has never traded down in the first round during his time as a head coach, but the Broncos have an interesting opportunity to do so tonight.

2025 NFL Draft: What time will the Broncos pick in the first round?

Assuming head coach Sean Payton doesn’t go big, picking at No. 20 means sitting for a little while. It’s been a few years since Denver Broncos fans had to wait beyond the first hour to find out who will be their first-round pick in the NFL Draft.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Broncos ‘Expert’ Draft Forecaster Gives 1st Round Pick Prediction

The Denver Broncos have not been short on draft news over the past weeks, with news coming out that head coach, Sean Payton, is somehow both wanting to trade up and stick with their pick at #20.

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Insider Pumps the Brakes on Broncos Trade-Up Rumors

Will the Denver Broncos move up from pick 20 overall in the NFL draft? Will Sean Payton go against his nature and allow the Broncos to trade down? Did the renaissance of the running back position over the last year influence the Broncos enough to elevate the position to a round-one need, given the state of the current depth chart?

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

NFL News / Field Level Media / April 23

Sean Payton, Browns, too many RBs: Predictions for the 2025 NFL Draft

All the mock drafts fit to publish and many thousands that weren't will be put to bed Thursday night when the pundits step aside and the 2025 NFL Draft is overtaken by the professional general managers and owners with actual money.

NFL Draft News

Giants trade up to No. 25 pick and select QB Jaxson Dart

Packers' historic NFL Draft pick will help Jordan Love

Steelers made right call addressing pass rush instead of drafting Shedeur Sanders

What are the Buccaneers are getting in WR Emeka Egbuka?

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Denver Broncos’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade

The Denver Broncos have been a much better team under the leadership of head coach Sean Payton. The Broncos immediately turned things around after hiring Payton, going from a five-win team in 2022 to 8-9 in 2023.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 22

Sean Payton wants to trade up in the first round to get the player that can help make the Broncos offense elite

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is in rarified air: As of Tuesday, every single team still has its pick. It's the first time since 1967 that every team entered the new league year with its original first-round selection.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / April 21

Broncos are looking to move up in the first round of NFL Draft

While there’s been plenty of talk about teams potentially moving back in the first round, it sounds like one team is actually focused on moving up the draft board.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Broncos Predicted to Cut Ties With Seven Sack Edge During Offseason

The Denver Broncos had one of the better defenses in the NFL a season ago, which didn't come as much of a surprise, as Sean Payton was finally able to get a few of the guys he wanted on his defense.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 21

Old Panthers nemesis could be their best chance to trade down in Round 1

Sean Payton made a living beating the Carolina Panthers when he was head coach of the division-rival New Orleans Saints. Especially during the peak Drew Brees years, Payton dominated this rivalry, at one point winning nine of 11 matchups with Carolina.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 21

Broncos' 3 Most Likely Trade-Down Partners on Draft Day

The Denver Broncos are making calls about trades, and while Sean Payton hasn’t traded down before, that seems to be the direction the team is leaning. Considering the way this class looks and the Broncos' needs, trading up may not be cost-efficient, and they would have to relinquish future capital.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 20

AFC Notes: Joe Hortiz, Sean Payton, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs

Broncos HC Sean Payton confirmed that the team will be looking to add to the backfield during next week’s draft. “There will be focus on the running back position,” Payton said, via PFT.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 20

Sean Payton’s WR Endorsement Could Reflect Broncos’ Draft-Day Priorities

In a media appearance back in February, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton pushed back against the trope that his team is lacking in wide receiver firepower.

Denver Broncos News / NFL Analysis Network / April 20

What Sean Payton did during his ban from the NFL

The New Orleans Saints head coach had missed a full season as a result of a ban handed down from the NFL. Today, Sean Payton is receiving praise for beating the odds to turn around the Denver Broncos.

Denver Broncos' Sean Payton Emphasizes Running Back Need: Oregon Ducks' Jordan James?

The Denver Broncos have found their franchise quarterback in Bo Nix. As an offensive minded head coach, Sean Payton understands the importance of surrounding a star quarterback with talent at the skill positions.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 18

AFC Notes: Sean Payton, Joe Hortiz, Chargers’ Draft, Broncos, Raiders

The Broncos head into the draft with a clear need at running back after opting against signing one in free agency. Denver GM George Paton spoke on the depth of this running back class and stated they will take at least one.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 18

Draft Guru Explains Potential for Blockbuster Broncos Trade

Who will the Denver Broncos take with the 20th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Will the Broncos even stay at 20? Could they follow the historical Sean

Broncos GM & HC Tease the RB Question in Round 1 of the Draft

While the Denver Broncos have been connected to the first and fringe Round-1 running backs in this year's NFL draft, we don't actually know the team's philosophy on the subject.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 15

Broncos HC Sean Payton Urged to 'Put His Stamp' on Huge Draft Decision

The Denver Broncos are a team on the rise. Oddsmakers are ' buying ' (as opposed to selling) the 2025 Broncos, and they're garnering relative confidence from the national press.

Denver Broncos News / Oregon Ducks on SI / April 14

Denver Broncos’ Patrick Surtain Gives Thoughts On Bo Nix, Sean Payton Dynamic

Former Oregon Ducks and current Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is coming off of an impressive rookie season in which he helped lead the Broncos to the playoffs for the first time in nine years. For much of the season, Nix didn’t look like a rookie with his play and also the way he carried himself.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 12

Evan Engram reveals Sean Payton conversation that led to Broncos signing

The Denver Broncos landed veteran tight end Evan Engram in free agency this offseason. Engram drew interest from Denver and the Los Angeles Chargers but ultimately signed a two-year deal with the Broncos based on his meeting with head coach Sean Payton.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Sean Payton Looking to Bring Former Standout Terron Armstead to Broncos Staff

After Terron Armstead announced his retirement on Apr. 5, 2025, ending a successful 12-year NFL career, reports began circulating that Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is interested in bringing the former offensive tackle onto his coaching staff.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 7

Sean Payton Shares Simple Message For Saints Legend

One former member of the New Orleans Saints announced that he is hanging up his cleats this weekend and retiring from the National Football League. Terron Armstead played 12 years in the National Football League, including nine with the Saints.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / March 31