Why is Trey McBride trending in the NFL?
Trey McBride is trending because the Denver Broncos reached out to the Arizona Cardinals to check on his trade availability [1]. While the Broncos are looking to improve their tight end production, the Cardinals have stated they do not intend to trade him [2].
What happened
- Earlier
The Denver Broncos inquired about the availability of Cardinals tight end Trey McBride ahead of the trade deadline [1].
- Earlier
The Arizona Cardinals rejected the Broncos' request to trade McBride [2].
What you need to know
McBride is under contract with Arizona through 2029 [2].
The Broncos are seeking a veteran tight end to improve their offense [2].
McBride currently leads all players this season with 66 receptions [3].
It is not confirmed which other tight ends the Broncos might target before the Tuesday deadline.
Background
Denver coach Sean Payton is a known admirer of McBride's skill set [1]. The Broncos' current tight end, Evan Engram, has recorded 13 catches for 136 yards this season [2].
McBride is coming off a highly successful 2025 season where he earned Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors [3]. He is considered a central part of the Cardinals' rebuilding efforts [3].
Questions people ask
Will Trey McBride be traded to the Broncos?
No, the Cardinals have made it clear they have no intention of trading him [1].
Why does Denver want a new tight end?
The team is looking for more production at the position, as their current tight end has limited stats this season [2].
Where this came from
[1] broncoswire.usatoday.com
Broncos 'outrageously' checked in on Trey McBride's trade status
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[2] nbcsports.com
Report: Broncos are seeking a tight end trade, Cardinals rebuffed request for Trey McBride
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[3] profootballrumors.com
Broncos Contacted Cardinals About TE Trey McBride
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