Broncos Acquire DE John Franklin-Myers in Trade with Jets

The Denver Broncos have strengthened their defensive line by trading for John Franklin-Myers from the New York Jets, who restructures his contract as part of the deal.

The Broncos traded a 2026 sixth-round pick to the New York Jets for defensive end John Franklin-Myers.
Franklin-Myers agreed to a new two-year contract with the Broncos, valued at $15 million with $10 million guaranteed.
The trade is part of a broader strategy by the Jets to manage salary cap space, having recently acquired Haason Reddick, making Franklin-Myers expendable.
Franklin-Myers expressed gratitude towards the Jets and their fans, emphasizing his excitement for his future with the Broncos.
The move bolsters a Broncos defense that needed strengthening, making Franklin-Myers a likely starter.