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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 05: Pat Surtain II #2 of the Denver Broncos chats with A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles after the 21-17 win in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 05, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos have already been labeled a team to watch this offseason, but one bold prediction has them making two massive swings to help quarterback Bo Nix.

In a recent piece for Sports Illustrated, Conor Orr predicted that the Broncos will trade for both Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown.

“Sean Payton will trade for both David Montgomery and A.J. Brown,” Orr wrote.

He added that Denver could spend “multiple picks between the second and fourth rounds to bring in veterans who can keep Denver in the hunt.”

According to Orr, the idea is simple.

The Broncos need more firepower around Nix after narrowly missing out on a Super Bowl appearance, and Payton may not want to rely solely on the draft to fix it.

A.J. Brown Trade Would Transform Broncos Passing Attack

Wide receiver remains one of Denver’s biggest needs. The depth behind Courtland Sutton lacks proven production.

Adding a player of Brown’s caliber would immediately elevate the offense.

There is at least some smoke around Brown’s future in Philadelphia.

ESPN’s Tim McManus recently noted that the Eagles must determine “whether he’ll commit to the operation and be aligned with quarterback Jalen Hurts moving forward.”

McManus added that “if the Eagles are convinced that won’t happen, a trade might be in order.”

If Brown were actually made available, Denver would instantly become far more dangerous.

Pairing him with Sutton would give Nix one of the better wide receiver duos in the league and significantly raise the ceiling of Payton’s offense.

This would be an all-in move for Denver.

David Montgomery Fits Broncos Vision

At running back, the Broncos could also be in the market for change. J.K. Dobbins is set to hit free agency, and while RJ Harvey flashed at times, Denver lacks a true power presence.

Montgomery’s name has surfaced in trade chatter after Lions general manager Brad Holmes acknowledged conversations about his future:

“He deserves to be in a situation where his skill set can be utilized,” Holmes said. He also expressed hope that the running back remains in Detroit.

Montgomery saw his role decrease behind Jahmyr Gibbs in 2025.

However, he remains a physical, reliable runner who can handle early downs and contribute in the passing game.

In Payton’s system, he could serve as the tone setter while allowing Harvey to operate in space. Their skill sets would complement each other well.

If the Broncos are serious about maximizing their championship window after coming up just short, moves like these would reflect an aggressive approach.

Whether either blockbuster actually materializes remains to be seen, but Denver’s name is firmly in the conversation.

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