Broncos Eyeing Trotter for Defensive Depth

0:00It's March 23rd. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI, with free agency winding down. NFL teams like the Denver Broncos are turning their focus to the draft set for April 23rd through 25th. The Broncos hold seven picks across three days, starting with the 62nd overall selection in Round 2. They're prioritizing depth at key spots after some recent roster moves. A big area of need remains inside Linebacker, where injuries plagued them last season. Denver re-signed Justin Strunad and Alex Singleton, while parting ways with veteran Dre Greenlaw, leaving room to add more bodies in the middle of the defense. NFL Insider Field Yates has floated Missouri Linebacker, Josiah Trotter, as a strong fit if he's still around at pick 62. The son of former NFL stand out Jeremiah Trotter, he's got that family toughness and showed real growth during his college career at West Virginia and Missouri. Standing 6'2 and weighing 237 pounds, Trotter racked up 176 tackles, 17 tackles

1:05for loss, NBA, and a half-sacks, one interception, and three pass breakups. He's compared to Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker, Nick Bolton, someone Denver faces twice a year, and his technique holds up despite recent knee surgery. Trades could shake up their draft board before day 2 arrives, so plenty of movement might still be ahead for the Broncos as they build out this, defense.