Denver’s WR terrain shifted late Wednesday as Devaughn Vele was traded to New Orleans for draft capital, signaling a rebuilding of the youth-forward pass-catching room. Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Courtney Jackson emerged as the new pillars behind the Denver offense, pushing a former seventh-round pick off the depth chart.

Franklin, Bo Nix’s favorite Oregon target, bulked up and has flashed a breakout preseason, while Bryant’s immediate impact and Jackson’s versatile, do-it-all usage have the front office smiling about the future. Denver also secured extra draft capital, underscoring a confidence in the youngsters over veteran depth as they chart a path forward with a thinner veteran group.

Saints land Vele, Broncos net fourth- and seventh-round picks, and the move crystallizes Denver’s belief in Franklin, Bryant, and Jackson as core pieces. Fans should watch how the trio carves out roles in the regular season and how Denver balances targets as the receivers around them grow into meaningful contributors, with Vele turning the page in New Orleans.