Broncos Expressed Interest In Trade For Titans RB

The Denver Broncos went into the trade deadline with a lot of questions swirling. 

In the end, Denver didn't add any piece to the offense, which was a key part where many thought they would make an addition or two. 

The Broncos did trade two future draft picks to the Los Angeles Chargers for linebacker Daiyan Henley, and he provides some solid depth to the LB room. They gave up a fourth-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round choice in 2028, so it wasn't that steep of a price to pay for Henley. 

As it turns out, the Broncos also showed interest in a trade for Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. 

The New York Giants were the other team that Schultz mentioned, but he added that the Titans were "adamant for weeks" that they were unlikely to move for the veteran RB. 

Pollard is in his third season in Tennessee after spending the first five years of his career with the Dallas Cowboys. He was the backup to Ezekiel Elliott before Pollard eventually took his place when Elliott left Dallas. 

Pollard rushed for 1,079 yards with 5 touchdowns in 2024, his first season with the Titans. He then had 1,082 yards and 5 scores in 2025, and he had 595 yards and 6 touchdowns this year, so he has still been productive even if the Titans aren't winning many games. 

Tennessee has just one win entering this weekend, but Pollard has back-to-back 100-yard rushing games, including a three-touchdown performance against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 25. 

He added two scores against the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 1, and he has provided young QB Cam Ward with a veteran presence in the backfield and in the locker room. 

While it remains to be seen what the Giants or Broncos had offered the Titans for Pollard, if anything, it's a bit of a surprise to see him stick around in Tennessee. 

Pollard is on the final year of his deal, so he will be a free agent in March anyways. The Titans also are 1-7 and are essentially out of the playoff picture, so trading him for something would've made a lot of sense. 

Instead, the Broncos miss out on adding a RB at the deadline, although Sean Payton and company are currently sitting in first place in the AFC West, so there isn't a big reason to panic just yet.