The Denver Broncos are not interested in trading their top wideouts Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton. This was confirmed by the team’s new head coach Sean Payton in a chat with reporters over the weekend.
Jeudy was frequently mentioned in the trade rumors for the better part of the season, while many believed that Sutton would also be available for the right price. After relinquishing their top picks for quarterback Russell Wilson and Payton in consecutive seasons, the Broncos lack draft capital, and the talented duo might be the easiest option to get some.
But while Payton acknowledged that Denver received calls on the players, he reiterated that the team wants to keep them in the building.
“Those are two good football players. But we’re in the business of gathering talent right now,” said Payton. “Why do people call? Because they know we’re void of draft picks and that we might because there was some discussions a year ago, I think, regarding Courtland. But we like the current group that we’re working with.”
Jeudy delivered his best season as a pro in 2022, being a rare bright spot for the struggling Broncos’ offense. He finished the campaign with 67 catches for 972 yards and six touchdowns; all career highs.
Sutton, on the other hand, is a former Pro Bowler who has struggled with inconsistency since tearing an ACL in 2020. However, he is an experienced player who is still young enough at 27 to bounce back and recapture the form from the early point of his career.
