Su'a Cravens Trade Rumors: Broncos Reportedly in Talks to Land Redskins Safety

The Denver Broncos reportedly have engaged in trade talks with Washington to land safety Su'a Cravens, according to a Wednesday report by Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

Per that report, the Broncos "are the team most interested and the likely landing spot for the talented former second-rounder, though no deal is done yet."

JP Finlay of NBC Sports added more context to Denver's interest in Cravens: 

And Cravens tweeted shortly after those trade rumors hit: 

Cravens, 22, registered 34 tackles, an interception and a sack in 11 games during his 2016 rookie season. Washington placed him on the reserve/left squad list in September—meaning he wasn't eligible to play in the 2017 season—after he contemplated retirement.

The NFL reinstated him in February, however.

According to John Keim of ESPN.com, "In December, his agent said in a statement that Cravens had been cleared to resume football activities after suffering from post-concussion syndrome; he suffered a concussion in Week 4 of the 2016 season."

If traded or released before June 1, Cravens would count $1.7 million against Washington's cap.

Cravens, who is something of a hybrid between a linebacker and a safety, could fill a niche role for the Broncos. He was solid for Washington as a sub-package linebacker in 2016, per Pro Football Focus: 

The Broncos do have Justin Simmons and Darian Stewart at safety, though the addition of Cravens wouldn't necessarily mean the team would no longer have need for either player.