NFL Trade Verdict

Miami Dolphins Win

Denver traded Brandon Marshall to Miami for two second-round picks, moving on from a high-end receiver while recouping strong draft value. Marshall remained productive after leaving Denver, but the Broncos secured fair compensation and used the situation to reset the roster. Both sides had a defensible case, making this closer to a balanced football trade than a fleece.

April 14, 2010 Denver BroncosMiami Dolphins Confidence: high Tier: major

Denver Broncos Received

Trade Summary

Denver traded Brandon Marshall to Miami for two second-round picks, moving on from a high-end receiver while recouping strong draft value. Marshall remained productive after leaving Denver, but the Broncos secured fair compensation and used the situation to reset the roster. Both sides had a defensible case, making this closer to a balanced football trade than a fleece.

Trade Analysis

Denver traded Brandon Marshall to Miami for two second-round picks, moving on from a high-end receiver while recouping strong draft value. Marshall remained productive after leaving Denver, but the Broncos secured fair compensation and used the situation to reset the roster. Both sides had a defensible case, making this closer to a balanced football trade than a fleece. Miami Dolphins received Brandon Marshall and gave up 2010 2nd round pick (43rd overall subsequently traded, Sergio Kindle) and 2011 2nd round pick (46th overall, Orlando Franklin).