The Denver Broncos are cleaning house, and the Detroit Lions could be a direct benefit if they play their cards—and trade chips—right.
The Broncos are on the precipice of an overhaul after an underwhelming 8-9 season. The Sean Payton era in Denver got off to a rocky start with a 1-5 record, and despite a mid-season surge, the team fell flat in the final weeks. The most notable move will be the release of quarterback Russell Wilson, scheduled for March 13, the first day of the new league year. Having given up the farm for Wilson in hopes of reaching the Super Bowl, his time with the Broncos has been marked with more downs than ups and costly mistakes.