Saints reportedly tried to trade for Broncos' Teddy Bridgewater prior to deadline

The Broncos received inquiries on Teddy Bridgewater before last week’s trade deadline, according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. Pelissero also hears that the Saints — Bridgewater’s one-time employer — were among those with interest.

Bridgewater, of course, remains with the Broncos as their QB1. His squad is now 5-4, following Sunday’s win over the Cowboys.

Bridgewater, who came to Denver via an April trade with Carolina, would have been a logical fit for the Saints after Jameis Winston‘s season-ending injury. But, for one reason or another, the two sides couldn’t agree to terms. The Saints have since installed Trevor Siemian as their starter, and he’s likely to keep the job heading into Week 10, despite the final outcome of Sunday’s game against the Falcons.

Bridgewater beat out former second-rounder Drew Lock in this summer’s quarterback competition, and he led Denver to a 3-0 start to the 2021 campaign. Things sagged in the middle, but they’re now back above .500 and riding a two-game winning streak.

It’s worth noting that Bridgewater, 29 this week, will be out of contract in March. With Winston also on course for free agency, the Saints could aim for a reunion with Bridgewater in the offseason.