NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired 2022 5th round pick (145th overall subsequently traded, Darian Kinnard) and a conditional 2022 pick (7th round; not conveyed) from Detroit Lions for Trinity Benson and 2023 6th round pick (183rd overall subsequently traded, JL Skinner). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

August 31, 2021 Denver Broncos ↔ Detroit Lions Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

Detroit Lions Received

Denver Broncos

C+

Detroit Lions

C

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 2022 5th round pick (145th overall subsequently traded, Darian Kinnard) and a conditional 2022 pick (7th round; not conveyed) from Detroit Lions for Trinity Benson and 2023 6th round pick (183rd overall subsequently traded, JL Skinner). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 2022 5th round pick (145th overall subsequently traded, Darian Kinnard) and a conditional 2022 pick (7th round; not conveyed) from Detroit Lions for Trinity Benson and 2023 6th round pick (183rd overall subsequently traded, JL Skinner). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap. Detroit Lions received Trinity Benson and 2023 6th round pick (183rd overall subsequently traded, JL Skinner) and gave up 2022 5th round pick (145th overall subsequently traded, Darian Kinnard) and a conditional 2022 pick (7th round; not conveyed).