3 Broncos who should be on the trade block this offseason

Jan 1, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates with tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) and wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) after a touchdown during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

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2. CB Ronald Darby

The Broncos secondary was supposed to be a huge strength going into the season. That was one of the few things that actually worked out. Patrick Surtain II worked out swimmingly. Ronald Darby was supposed to be a big piece in that secondary, but he tore his ACL in Week 5. The Broncos allowed the fifth-fewest yards per attempt without Darby entirely.

Darby is going to be a hard contract to move. Coming off an injury like that at 29 years old, most teams would be worried about taking a shot on him. However, it’s worth shopping him. Teams make interesting moves every offseason. Darby is still incredibly talented despite being expensive.

If the Broncos don’t trade Darby, there’s a good chance they could cut him. Are teams just going to wait until Darby comes a lot cheaper? The trade would likely come to a team that has no chance of signing Darby. Think about a team like the Raiders or another team with many question marks surrounding them. It will be hard to convince a team to take Darby when he has the injury history and contract that pays him north of $12 million. Still, the Broncos have to try.

Darby’s talent could convince a team to make a move. Maybe it happens after free agency if a team misses out on James Bradberry or Jonathan Jones. Either way, the Broncos should be calling right now.

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