The Broncos’ 2025 surge changed the conversation around the franchise, but it may also have put one of their top defenders on the trade radar.
Denver rode an impressive season all the way to the AFC Championship Game before falling to the New England Patriots, a run that qualified as a major leap forward even if it didn’t end with a title shot. The Broncos mostly kept things quiet this offseason, leaning on internal development and making just one major splash: a trade for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
On defense, though, the group is expected to look a lot like the one that got them there. That’s exactly why one recent proposal stands out. Moe Moton of Bleacher Report put together one trade for every NFL team and suggested the Broncos move starting cornerback Riley Moss for a 2027 mid-round pick.
Moton’s case centers on timing and roster management. Denver used a first-round pick on Jahdae Barron in the 2025 draft, and if the team doesn’t plan to extend Moss during a contract year, Moton argued it should cash in while his value is high and move Barron up the depth chart before Week 1.
There’s no denying Moss has earned attention. In 2025, he started all 17 games and tied Carolina Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson for the league lead with 19 pass breakups. He was a key part of one of the league’s best defenses, which is why the idea of dealing him feels so aggressive.
Still, the logic is clear enough: this is about money, timing and the presence of a younger option waiting behind him. Moss is set to be a free agent after 2026, and with Barron in the picture, Denver may decide it makes more sense to trade Moss now than risk losing him for nothing later.
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