The Broncos’ active Saturday produced more than 2024 draft picks.
Denver also acquired veteran defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers from the New York Jets in exchange for a future draft pick, head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton confirmed after the draft concluded Saturday.
The Broncos are sending a sixth-round pick in 2026 to New York in return, a source confirmed.
Franklin-Myers has started all but one game for New York over the past three seasons.
Franklin-Myers arrived in Denver on Saturday to take his physical and then is expected to sign his new contract Sunday.
He’s disruptive,” Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey said.
“Then we signed Blackson, another big run-stuffer, and then made the trade for ‘JFM.’ They’re not only good against the run but they can push the pocket.
“You take that into account when you’re forecasting where you might be right now,” the coach said.
More than 2024 draft picks came from the Broncos’ active Saturday.
In addition, Denver acquired veteran defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers from the New York Jets for a future draft pick, general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton announced following the conclusion of the draft on Saturday.
According to a source, the Broncos are giving New York a sixth-round pick in 2026 in exchange.
For the previous three seasons, Franklin-Myers has started all but one of New York’s games. The 27-year-old has completed three seasons as a starter and has amassed 19:05 career sacks in addition to 18 tackles for loss.
Paton stated, “He’s a player we’ve always respected.”. “He is robust. He hasn’t missed a game in his three years of starting. Pressures of over 54 for four years in a row. All the way down the line of scrimmage, he can play. This guy’s unwavering motor is one thing that really stands out on tape. Upon receiving him, we were beaming. “.
Due to his large salary cap numbers for the next two seasons, the Jets felt compelled to trade him; however, as part of the trade, Denver arranged a restructured deal for him, a source confirmed.
According to a source, Franklin-Myers is expected to agree to a two-year contract worth $15 million ($10 million guaranteed), which includes a signing bonus of $4 million.
Franklin-Myers is scheduled to sign his new contract on Sunday after traveling to Denver on Saturday to undergo his physical.
He is an effective player. Darren Mougey, assistant general manager of the Broncos, described him as disruptive. We therefore want to add guys whenever we can do so up front. He’s an excellent player. “.
After several weeks of negotiations, Franklin-Myers, Zach Allen, and D.J are now expected to start alongside him. Jones out of the blue. Denver has virtually rebuilt the defensive line group around Allen and Jones by adding free agents Malcolm Roach and Angelo Blackson this spring and signing Rashard Lawrence to a futures contract earlier in the offseason.
Paton stated, “We went and got Roach because we wanted to be better against the run.”. “We then made the trade for ‘JFM,’ and signed Blackson, another formidable run-stuffer. They have the ability to push the pocket in addition to being effective against runs. These guys are all excellent football players who play with a lot of heart. “.
According to Payton, they placed more of an emphasis on adding players from the professional ranks because they thought the defensive tackle draft class was smaller than usual.
The coach said, “You factor that in when you’re projecting where you might be at this moment.”.
