The Denver Broncos are desperately hunting for a veteran tight end before Tuesday’s trade deadline, but the Arizona Cardinals just slammed the door shut on one of their top targets: Trey McBride. It’s a straight-up rebuff, with the Cardinals telling Denver they are absolutely not interested in trading their young tight end.
Arizona Shuts Down Denver’s Trade Ambitions
Word is the Broncos have been hitting up multiple teams looking for a tight end, and the Cardinals were on that list. But it sounds like the conversation about McBride was short and to the point: no deal. McBride is only 26 and locked into a contract through 2029, so it really should not shock anyone that Arizona sees him as a big piece of their future. Of course, it is always smart for a GM to make the call and see if a player is available, but in this case, the answer was a firm no.
Sean Payton is Running Out of Time
Why are the Broncos so hot on the trail for a tight end right now? Their top guy, Evan Engram, has only put up 13 catches for 136 yards this season. That is just not gonna cut it for Sean Payton, who clearly wants a lot more production out of that position. The clock is absolutely ticking for Denver. With the trade deadline looming on Tuesday, expect Payton and the Broncos’ front office to be working the phones non-stop. They are gonna be looking for any veteran tight end they can get their hands on, because that McBride option is officially off the table. It is gonna be wild to see who they target next.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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