On Wednesday, the Broncos traded a sixth-round pick to the Panthers for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.
The move will reunite Bridgewater with George Paton, who is now the Broncos GM.
It’s certainly a move that makes sense for both sides. It appears the Panthers are set to go with Sam Darnold (or another quarterback at No. 8) after one year of Bridgewater.
In 2020, Bridgewater threw for a career-high 3,733 yards, but just 15 touchdowns to go with 11 interceptions. The Panthers finished with a 5-11 record.
As for the Broncos, Drew Lock struggled in season No. 2. Even if Bridgewater doesn’t start, it will create good competition in Denver’s QB room.
The kicker here will be what Denver does with the No. 9 pick. What if Trey Lance and/or Justin Fields are available? Will we see the Broncos pick another quarterback?
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Bridgewater trade doesn’t take team out of the quarterback market in the draft.
Panthers are trading to QB Teddy Bridgewater to the Broncos for a sixth-round pick, as @TomPelissero reported.
Panthers paying Bridgewater $7 million, Broncos paying him $3 million, per source.
Trade does not take Denver out of QB market Thursday night, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 28, 2021
Bridgewater will be anxiously waiting to see what his fate is, as will Lock.
