Broncos Trade for Linebacker Arvell Reese

0:00It's April 7th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. Denver Broncos came out swinging this all season after a solid 2025 season with Sean Payton and Bo-Nicks clicking on offense. They traded for Star-Wive receiver Jalen Waddle to pair with Cortland Sutton and Marvin Mem's Jr., then locked in running back JK Davins and tight-in Adam Troutman for continuity. It's all about turning that unit into a powerhouse. The defense tells a different story. They lost key pieces like John Franklin Myers, PJ Lock III, and Dre Greenlaw, creating big gaps up front and in the secondary. Instead of big free agent splashes, they brought back Alex Singleton and Justin Stronad to keep things steady. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the linebacker spot, especially facing studs like Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert twice a year. The current group is okay, but they lack that explosive leader to shut down runs and passes across the field. Enter the 2026 draft.

1:02The bold play is trading back into the late first round for Ohio State linebacker Arvel Reese, a 6'4-240-pound beast with, length and speed to dominating. It might cost a 2027 second-rounder, plus some mid-round picks, but that 50-year option seals the deal long-term. This move flips the Broncos' defense into contender mode, letting Reese set the tone while Singleton slots to support. With offense locked in, grabbing him completes the puzzle. No more waiting around.