Denver received a 2021 seventh-round pick that became No. 239…
Denver received a 2021 seventh-round pick that became No. 239 Jonathon Cooper. Cooper developed into a multi-year Broncos starter and productive pass rusher, turning a late-round selection into substantial roster value well beyond the usual expectation for that draft slot. That outcome supports an A- grade for Denver Broncos within the final Denver Broncos Win verdict.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2021 7th round pick (239th overall, Jonathon Cooper )
New York Giants Received
- player Isaac Yiadom
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2020-09-02, Denver Broncos received 2021 7th round pick (239th overall, Jonathon Cooper), while New York Giants received Isaac Yiadom. The package is supported well enough to judge the deal by what each side actually obtained afterward. The original stakes varied from cash and late picks to veteran players, so the grades emphasize realized football value rather than the size or reputation of the assets at the moment of the exchange.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver received a 2021 seventh-round pick that became No. 239 Jonathon Cooper. Cooper developed into a multi-year Broncos starter and productive pass rusher, turning a late-round selection into substantial roster value well beyond the usual expectation for that draft slot. That outcome supports an A- grade for Denver Broncos within the final Denver Broncos Win verdict. The result is best measured by the contribution that followed the transaction, including playing time, starting value, and any draft asset that remained under the club's control.
New York Giants Return
New York acquired cornerback Isaac Yiadom and received one season of useful defensive snaps and starts. He provided legitimate short-term value, but his Giants tenure was brief and did not match the long-term production Denver later received from Jonathon Cooper. That outcome supports a C grade for New York Giants within the final Denver Broncos Win verdict. This side is graded by the same standard: tangible production and retained value count more heavily than opportunity alone, especially when the original price was modest.
Value in Hindsight
The decisive point is the gap in realized value after the deal. One side turned its return into more useful starts, production, or durable roster value, while the other received a shorter or less productive outcome. The difference is meaningful enough to support a winner without overstating the importance of a transaction that was often built around modest assets.
Final Verdict
The final call is Denver Broncos Win. Denver Broncos earns A-, and New York Giants earns C. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each franchise realized after the exchange, while keeping the scale of the transaction in proper historical context.