NFL Rumors: Broncos Take Calls after Gregory Trade; Frank Clark, Jeudy, Sutton Linked

If the next couple of weeks don't go the Broncos' way, there could be a fire sale in Denver.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported pass rusher Frank Clark has "drawn interest" from rival teams, while ESPN's Adam Schefter noted wideouts Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton could draw interest ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline.

The Broncos already started making adjustments to their roster by sending edge rusher Randy Gregory to the San Francisco 49ers earlier this week.

Clark signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Broncos in June after he was released by the Kansas City Chiefs. He appeared in only one game so far this season due to a hip injury but is expected to play in Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

Denver's defense allowed an NFL-high 150 points through the first four weeks of the 2023 season. The Miami Dolphins accounted for nearly half of that total in a record-setting 70-20 blowout of the Broncos in Week 3.

The Broncos' 461.5 yards per game allowed are 57.5 more than any other team. They rank last in the NFL in rushing yards allowed and 30th in passing yards allowed while producing just three takeaways.

Clark's return to the lineup will hopefully provide some improvement in the front seven, but it would not be a surprise to see a full-scale youth movement on defense if Denver's struggles continue.

The Broncos offense, particularly the passing game, has been vastly improved under Sean Payton. Russell Wilson currently sits third in the NFL in passer rating (106.5), returning to near-Pro Bowl form after falling apart in his first year in Denver. Assuming the offensive ascent continues, it would not make much sense to strip Wilson of either of his top two receivers midway through the season.

Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported the Broncos are "not looking to move any offensive players."

That said, moving on from Jeudy or Sutton could open up more playing time for rookie Marvin Mims Jr., who has been dynamic in limited action this season.