Broncos Trade Pitch Sends Star Wide Receiver to AFC West Rival Raider

The Denver Broncos are looking to add offensive receivers in the offseason. However, they could also explore trading on their own. This trade pitch explores a wild possibility where Denver makes a stunning trade with a division rival.

For this trade pitch, the Broncos send their top wide receiver, Courtland Sutton, to their division rival, the Las Vegas Raiders, for the 68th overall pick in the early third round. The Raiders find their number-one receiver, and the Broncos acquire valuable draft capital.

Rumors swirled that the Broncos could trade Sutton last offseason. After finding their quarterback of the future in Bo Nix, a trade of Sutton would be stunning. However, there is a reason why the Broncos could make this move.

Sutton needs a new contract extension, and the Broncos may not be willing to pay it. At 30, Sutton would be on the verge of being paid a substantial new contract. With a young quarterback and a great defense, the Broncos could look to get younger and cheaper by moving Sutton for the right price.

The compensation proposed is a 2025 third-round pick from the Raiders, the 68th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. This would give the Broncos four picks in the top 90: the 20th pick in round one, pick 51 in round two, and the 68th and 85th picks in round three.

Denver could add a valuable pick, save some money, and still acquire key players to help the receiving room with the acquired draft capital. Denver could add a free-agent receiver or select multiple in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Trading their number-one receiver to a division rival would be a stunning move for the Broncos. However, this trade pitch could allow the Broncos to look far into the future. It would be a tough decision, but it could set the Broncos up for long-term success.