NFL Insider Adam Schefter Reports Broncos Active Ahead of Trade Deadline

As the NFL trade deadline approaches, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reports that the Denver Broncos are expected to be active participants in the market. Speaking on Altitude Sports 92.5 FM, Schefter indicated that the 7-2 Broncos are working the phones to evaluate potential opportunities to bolster their roster before the deadline.

Sitting comfortably prior to their bye week, Denver general manager George Paton and the front office are looking for ways to shore up the team for a potential deep playoff run. However, Schefter emphasized that the team will not force a move simply for the sake of making a deal unless the right opportunity presents itself.

The Broncos have previously been linked in trade rumors to players like Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. Recent reports suggest that Denver may have cooled on targeting running back due to the emergence of Jonah Coleman and high asking prices around the league, potentially shifting their focus toward other positions such as tight end and safety.

Meanwhile, around the rest of the league, quarterback uncertainty has dominated trade deadline discussions. The Minnesota Vikings are evaluating their options at quarterback following a difficult stretch and an injury to Carson Wentz during their recent loss to the Buffalo Bills. Analysts note that Minnesota could consider making a late push for veteran signal-callers, though acquiring players like Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders may prove challenging.

In Arizona, the Cardinals received a devastating injury update regarding quarterback Gardner Minshew. ESPN reported that Minshew is feared to have suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing arm during a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The injury could sideline Minshew for the remainder of the season and require an extensive rehabilitation process.

Following the injury news and the recent trade of veteran Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, Adam Schefter reported that the Cardinals signed quarterback Josh Johnson off the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad. ESPN additionally reported that rookie Carson Beck is expected to take the helm and make his first career start for Arizona as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams.