Broncos Pursue Cardinals' Trey McBride in Trade Talks
Denver checked on Arizona tight end Trey McBride before the November 10 trade deadline, but the Cardinals declined to deal him.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
The Denver Broncos made an inquiry about acquiring Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, but Arizona has no intention of trading the All-Pro. Denver, which is 6-2, has since turned its attention to other tight end options around the league.
Why it matters
The Broncos are looking to strengthen a position with the NFL trade deadline approaching on November 10. The outcome shows how strongly Arizona values one of the league's top tight ends.
The Broncos hold a 6-2 record heading into Sunday's Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers, while McBride's reported contract is valued at $76 million. The specifics of Denver's trade inquiry and its alternative targets remain unreported.
The players
Trey McBride
McBride is an All-Pro tight end for the Arizona Cardinals who played college football at Colorado State and is from Fort Morgan, Colorado.
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are an NFL franchise based in Denver that competes in the American Football Conference West division.
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are an NFL franchise based in Glendale, Arizona that competes in the National Football Conference West division.
The details
Denver made an inquiry about McBride, a Fort Morgan, Colorado native who played college football at Colorado State. Arizona made clear it would not part with him, and the Broncos turned to other options at the position.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: Report on Denver's attempted McBride trade published.
November 10, 2026: NFL trade deadline.
Sunday, Week 9: Broncos play the Carolina Panthers.
Season Trajectory
The NFL trade deadline on November 10 sets a firm cutoff for midseason roster changes, and Denver's attempt to add a tight end comes as the team sits at 6-2. Arizona's refusal to move McBride shows how teams protect top offensive weapons during the window.
Fantasy managers tracking McBride should note the Cardinals have ruled out a trade, keeping him in Arizona's offense. Broncos fans can watch whether Denver adds a tight end before November 10.
The takeaway
Teams often stand firm on core players during the trade deadline window, so Denver's pivot to other tight end options may define its midseason roster. Readers following the Broncos should watch the November 10 deadline for any move.
What happens next
The NFL trade deadline on November 10 is the next date by which Denver could complete a trade for a tight end.
Further reading
Follow the latest coverage in Football for more on the Broncos' push at tight end.
