Earlier this week, the Denver Broncos traded with the Jets for quarterback Zach Wilson, New York’s former No. 2 overall pick. During the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, general managers Joe Douglas and George Paton reportedly reached another deal.
The Jets, according to ESPN, are sending defensive end John Franklin-Myers to the Broncos in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2026. The 27-year-old defensive lineman was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2018, but has played in four of his five seasons in the NFL with the Jets. Franklin-Myers has started every game he has played in the past three seasons and has recorded 135 combined tackles, 19.5 sacks, 61 quarterback hits and two forced fumbles in 81 career games played.
One facet of this trade to address is Franklin-Myers’ contract, as he is set to make north of $13 million in base salary for each of the next two seasons after signing a four-year, $55 million extension in 2021 , according to Over The Cap. The Franklin-Myers contract will be redone in Denver, according to ESPNand interestingly enough, the Broncos are considering him as part of their 2024 draft class.
Denver made an addition on the defensive front on the second day of the draft, selecting former Utah pass rusher Jonah Elliss at No. 76 overall. Franklin-Myers is expected to play on the line with DJ Jones and Zach Allen.
