Report: Broncos willing to trade Aqib Talib
The Denver Broncos are reportedly willing to trade veteran cornerback Aqib Talib if the price is right.
While nothing sounds imminent, the 30-year-old cornerback is reportedly on the block.
The Denver Broncos are making Aqib Talib available for a trade for the right price per multiple sources.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) September 3, 2016
For what it’s worth, Mike Klis of 9News immediately disputed the report.
Was told no truth to ESPN report Broncos are shopping Aqib Talib. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) September 3, 2016
GM John Elway also denied the report.
Elway asked about Aqib talib reports: "False. His name was never brought up anywhere."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 3, 2016
There are a number of reasons the Broncos might consider moving the cornerback. First, Talib is now on the wrong side of 30. Second, his cap hit is substantial at nearly $10 million. Third, the emergence of Chris Harris, Bradley Roby, and Kayvon Webster means that Talib is more expendable. Add in the fact that Talib could be facing discipline for off-field troubles and it stands to reason that Denver could be happy to move on. What their asking price is — and whether any team would be interested in meeting it — remains an unanswered question, though.
