The killer mistake Broncos must avoid at 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Denver Broncos must avoid mistaking a bigger name in the backfield for a complete solution to their rushing problems. Jonathan Taylor would improve their offense, but paying a premium without addressing the blocking could leave the underlying issues unresolved.

Denver enters Tuesday’s trade deadline at 7-2 after five consecutive victories. Sunday’s 26-21 win vs. the Carolina Panthers strengthened its position as a contender while leaving questions about an inconsistent running game.

The Broncos should explore upgrades before the 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT deadline. Their mistake would be committing major resources to a running back without first determining whether those resources would produce…