Friday Faceoff: Who will be the Broncos No. 2 receiver after the trade of Devaughn Vele?

Chris Schmaedeke, digital sports editor

Answer: Troy Franklin

Clearly the Broncos believe in one of quarterback Bo Nix’s college teammates.

On Wednesday, the Broncos traded receiver Devaughn Vele to the Saints to open up chances for their young receivers. One of those young receivers is former Oregon Duck Troy Franklin, who played with Nix in Eugene.

Franklin, who scored the Broncos’ only touchdown in their 31-7 playoff loss to the Bills, has been the talk of training camp and the preseason. He has plenty of chemistry with Nix but also had four catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns with backup QB Jarrett Stidham during Saturday’s preseason win over the Cardinals.

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