Broncos trade second-round pick to Bills after run on inside linebackers

TL;DR

The Denver Broncos traded their second-round pick (No. 62) to the Buffalo Bills for a third-round pick (No. 66) and a sixth-round pick (No. 182) in the 2026 NFL Draft. This decision came after a run on inside linebackers left the Broncos without their targeted players.

Key points

Broncos traded second-round pick No. 62 to the Bills
Received third-round pick No. 66 and sixth-round pick No. 182
Run on inside linebackers influenced the trade decision

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The Denver Broncos have traded out of the second round in the 2026 NFL Draft after seeing a run of players who were presumably on their radar get selected. In exchange for the No. 62 overall pick, the Broncos got a third-round pick (No. 66) and a sixth-round pick (No. 182) from the Buffalo Bills.

The Broncos didn't have a first or second-round pick in this draft but will have a total of eight picks between the third and seventh rounds, barring any further trades.

The Broncos were likely looking at adding an inside linebacker and with the way the second round started, it was looking good for them to get one. However, between picks 43 and 61, five of them came off the board.

43. Miami Dolphins: Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josiah Trotter, Missouri
51. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Golday, Cincinnati
53. Indianapolis Colts: CJ Allen, Georgia
60. : Anthony Hill, Jr., Texas