Renck: Last week, the Broncos fell in love with Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant , and broke up with Devaughn Vele. There were signs that the commitment to Vele was fracturing this summer. Everyday Vele was becoming Every Other Day Vele. His production uneven as he recovered from a knee issue, Vele was no longer the clear No. 2 behind Courtland Sutton. But he was an option, right? Not anymore. The Broncos moved Vele to the Saints for a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick . The deal made sense given the return, but did the Broncos give up on Vele too soon?

Keeler: Nope. You know which NFL wide receivers turn 28 during the regular season? Michael Pittman, Jr., in October. D.K. Metcalf, in December. And Vele, who’s actually two days older than Metcalf . Heck, he’s only

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