The NFL announced 37 compensatory picks last week. The Denver Broncos did not receive any.
Teams receive comp picks from the NFL in rounds 3-7 after losing more than they gained in free agency the prior year.
The Broncos did not receive any comp picks, but they did help the Dallas Cowboys land one. Denver signed pass rusher Randy Gregory to a five-year, $70 million contract last spring. Dallas received a comp pick this spring for losing Gregory.
Arizona also got a comp pick for using running back Chase Edmonds to the Miami Dolphins last offseason. Edmonds was later sent to the Broncos as part of the Bradley Chubb trade, only to be cut on Friday.
As things stand now, Denver currently has five picks to use in the 2023 NFL draft. Here’s a look at the Broncos’ order of draft picks for April.
Round 3: No. 67 overall via Colts (2022 draft trade)
Round 3: No. 68 overall (own selection)
Round 4: No. 108 overall (own selection)
Round 5: No. 139 overall (own selection)
Round 6: No. 195 overall via Steelers (Malik Reed trade)
Denver could get back in the comp pick mix next year if they lose defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones this offseason and do not replace him with a player on a similar contract.
The Broncos might also consider trading a few players to acquire more picks for April’s draft. Denver receiver Courtland Sutton is among the team’s players who are believed to be potential trade candidates.
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