Denver Broncos Win
Denver moved up in the fifth round with Cleveland to select tight end Justin Joly, sending a later fifth-rounder and a sixth-rounder to complete the jump. The Broncos paid a modest price to target a specific Day 3 tight end rather than waiting on the board. The trade fits a roster-building pattern of using late capital to secure a preferred depth piece, with the grade held near neutral until Joly’s role becomes clearer.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2026 5th round pick (152nd overall, Justin Joly )
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2026 5th round pick (170th overall, Joe Royer ) and 2026 6th round pick (182nd overall, Taylen Green )
Trade Summary
Denver moved up in the fifth round with Cleveland to select tight end Justin Joly, sending a later fifth-rounder and a sixth-rounder to complete the jump. The Broncos paid a modest price to target a specific Day 3 tight end rather than waiting on the board. The trade fits a roster-building pattern of using late capital to secure a preferred depth piece, with the grade held near neutral until Joly’s role becomes clearer.
Trade Analysis
Denver moved up in the fifth round with Cleveland to select tight end Justin Joly, sending a later fifth-rounder and a sixth-rounder to complete the jump. The Broncos paid a modest price to target a specific Day 3 tight end rather than waiting on the board. The trade fits a roster-building pattern of using late capital to secure a preferred depth piece, with the grade held near neutral until Joly’s role becomes clearer. Cleveland Browns received 2026 5th round pick (170th overall, Joe Royer) and 2026 6th round pick (182nd overall, Taylen Green) and gave up 2026 5th round pick (152nd overall, Justin Joly).