The Denver Broncos finalized their trade for defensive end John Franklin-Myers during the 2026 NFL Draft. The Broncos received Franklin-Myers from the Jets in exchange for a sixth-round pick, and he played a significant role in their defense over two seasons.
Franklin-Myers was a key piece of the Broncos’ defensive line over the last two seasons. He started 31 of 33 games for the team and recorded 14.5 sacks and 65 tackles. Franklin-Myers also started both playoff games for the Broncos this past season. He ultimately signed a three-year, $60 million deal with the Tennessee Titans ahead of the 2026 campaign, reuniting him with former Jets head coach Robert Saleh.
The Broncos received John Franklin-Myers, while the Jets received a 2026 sixth-round pick.
Franklin-Myers started 31 of 33 games, recording 14.5 sacks and 65 tackles, and played in both playoff games for the Broncos.
The Jets traded the pick to the Minnesota Vikings for defensive tackle Harrison Phillips in August 2025.
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The Jets flipped the pick acquired for Franklin-Myers to the Minnesota Vikings for defensive tackle Harrison Phillips in August 2025.
While the Jets got Phillips in the deal involving the pick from the Franklin-Myers trade, the Broncos are clear winners here. Even though Franklin-Myers is no longer on the roster, the Broncos got two years of his prime and will likely get a 2027 compensatory pick for losing him in free agency. The pick that the Jets sent to the Vikings for Phillips was sent to the Philadelphia Eagles for quarterback Sam Howell. The Eagles then traded that pick to the Baltimore Ravens for Jaire Alexander.