Denver traded Devaughn Vele to New Orleans for a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick, a swap that frees Denver some near-term cap space and adds late-draft capital for rebuild. The move reshapes a still-young Broncos WR room headed by Courtland Sutton with Marvin Mims Jr. and Troy Franklin poised for increased roles, while third-rounder Pat Bryant flashes upside and could absorb some of Vele’s slot work. Denver’s QB Bo Nix now has more varied targets, and the team’s emphasis on versatility suggests Bryant could become a bridge to a faster, more dynamic unit. In New Orleans, Vele adds size and multi-positional value to a WR group that can deploy him inside and outside, giving fantasy managers a clearer view of how Saints might mix and match pass-game personnel, while Payton’s comments about depth underscore Denver’s willingness to ride the youth movement while recouping draft capital.