The Denver Broncos were possibly one non-Bo Nix injury away from making it to the Super Bowl.
Sean Payton’s team had a remarkable season, with a young team growing up throughout the season, and Denver defeated Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills at home in an epic postseason contest.
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Nix’s broken ankle, however, derailed what could have been a date with destiny against the Seattle Seahawks.
The Broncos know they will enter 2026 with one of the best defenses in the NFL.
They have a Super Bowl-winning defense, and if they can improve an already solid offense with a maturing young quarterback in Nix, the Broncos could be favorites to win it all next season.
In a recent ESPN insider article, senior writer Bill Barnwell has the Broncos making a major move this offseason to bolster their offense and give Nix another legitimate receiving weapon alongside Courtland Sutton.
Barnwell has the Broncos giving up cornerback Riley Moss, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2027 fifth-round pick for Philadelphia Eagles superstar wideout A.J. Brown and a 2026 fifth-round pick.
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“Brown’s situation with the Eagles is tenuous,” wrote Barnwell. “… [He] would be the wideout of Bo Nix’s and Sean Payton’s dreams. Nix’s accuracy issues downfield would be mitigated by Brown’s size, catch radius and ability to win on contested-catch opportunities.”
If the Broncos could swing the deal for Brown, their offense, which was overlooked for most of the 2025 season, would begin to scare many of the teams on their schedule in the upcoming campaign.
Even in what was considered a “down year,” Brown was still strong, finishing with 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games played.
In an environment where the starting QB enjoys slinging the ball, it could be what Brown needs to rediscover his love for the game following a tumultuous year in Philly.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Broncos linked to blockbuster trade for Eagles WR A.J. Brown
