The Denver Broncos are reportedly prepared to make an aggressive push for a running back ahead of the NFL trade deadline, according to a report published Monday. Head coach Sean Payton and the front office will "do everything in their power" to secure a deal, per Yahoo Sports' Tony Adame.
The report comes one day after the Broncos fell to the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on November 1, 2026. Denver's backfield depth has been a topic of discussion throughout the season, and the loss to their division rival appears to have intensified the urgency to address the position.
No specific targets were named in the report. The Broncos have until the league's trade deadline to complete a transaction. Payton, in his second season as Denver's head coach, has previously shown willingness to make bold personnel moves to fit his offensive system.
