Denver Broncos Win
Denver traded veteran wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and a seventh-round pick to Houston for fourth- and seventh-round selections, ending a defining Broncos tenure. The move was emotionally significant even if the return was modest. Thomas was past his Denver peak, and the Broncos were transitioning away from the Super Bowl 50 core, so recovering mid-round value made practical sense. Houston received a respected veteran target, while Denver acknowledged that one of the franchise's great receiver eras had effectively closed.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2019 4th round pick (125th overall subsequently traded, Renell Wren ) and 2019 7th round pick (237th overall subsequently traded, Terry Godwin )
Houston Texans Received
- pick Demaryius Thomas and 2019 7th round pick (220th overall, Cullen Gillaspia )
Trade Summary
Denver traded veteran wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and a seventh-round pick to Houston for fourth- and seventh-round selections, ending a defining Broncos tenure. The move was emotionally significant even if the return was modest. Thomas was past his Denver peak, and the Broncos were transitioning away from the Super Bowl 50 core, so recovering mid-round value made practical sense. Houston received a respected veteran target, while Denver acknowledged that one of the franchise's great receiver eras had effectively closed.
Trade Analysis
Denver traded veteran wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and a seventh-round pick to Houston for fourth- and seventh-round selections, ending a defining Broncos tenure. The move was emotionally significant even if the return was modest. Thomas was past his Denver peak, and the Broncos were transitioning away from the Super Bowl 50 core, so recovering mid-round value made practical sense. Houston received a respected veteran target, while Denver acknowledged that one of the franchise's great receiver eras had effectively closed. Houston Texans received Demaryius Thomas and 2019 7th round pick (220th overall, Cullen Gillaspia) and gave up 2019 4th round pick (125th overall subsequently traded, Renell Wren) and 2019 7th round pick (237th overall subsequently traded, Terry Godwin).