The New Orleans Saints added to their receiver room ahead of the regular-season opener Wednesday, acquiring Devaughn Vele in a trade with the Denver Broncos , the teams announced.

In return, Denver received a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round selection.

The versatile Vele was a seventh-round pick of the Broncos in the 2024 NFL draft out of Utah. The 27-year-old appeared in 13 games (seven starts) and had 41 receptions for 475 yards -- both third on the team among its receivers -- and three touchdowns.

The 6-foot-5 Vele will provide a big target to a New Orleans team that's yet to pick its Week 1 starter at quarterback, with rookie Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler competing for the job throughout training camp.

Denver had some depth in the receiver spot, with Co

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