Three dream targets for the Broncos to pursue before trade deadline

Given that update, let’s dive into three dream trade targets for George Paton and the Broncos to go after in the coming weeks.

Garrett Wilson

No team in the NFL has had a more disastrous season than the New York Jets (0-7). The only bright spot has been star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who has remained productive through it all. 

The 25-year-old is one of the most physically talented wideouts in football, who needs to go somewhere else to fully unleash that skill set. Yes, he signed a four-year, $130 million extension with the Jets this summer, but you’d have to think that the constant losing and dysfunction in New York will boil over at some point.

Denver has their contested catch deep threat in Courtland Sutton; a guy like Wilson would be perfect as a safety blanket for Nix, working all areas of the field.

Kyle Pitts

It’s crazy to think that Kyle Pitts is in Year 5 already, but here we are. The highest drafted tight end in NFL history (fourth overall, 2021) has fallen off the map after a tremendous rookie season, though we’ve seen glimpses of his raw talent in 2025-26.

The stats may not jump off the paper, but Pitts is having his second-most-productive year as a pro, evidently still possessing the tools to be a big-time weapon when given the opportunity. Atlanta may be hesitant to part with such a high draft pick, but if they aren’t going to use him, then a team like Denver should be all-in on trying to acquire a guy they could feature in their offense. 

Sean Payton loves having a good tight end, so it has to be irking him how little production they’ve gotten from the position. That's something Pitts could change.

Chris Olave

Sticking in the NFC South, we finish off with wide receiver Chris Olave. The New Orleans Saints (1-6) have stated they don’t plan on trading him, but given their current situation and future outlook, teams will likely continue to call.

Olave, like Wilson, is another uber-talented Ohio State product who just hasn’t been used properly due to a variety of factors. He’s soon going to need a new contract, but that’s something the Broncos will be able to afford as the 25-year-old looks to continue to prove he can stay healthy.

A Sutton-Olave duo would be another great mix of abilities to provide Nix with two legit number one wide receivers that bring different skill sets to the table.