The NFL trade deadline always brings with it a bunch of surprises, but it’s pretty rare to see a blockbuster trade quite like the one the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins just agreed to for linebacker Bradley Chubb.
According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Broncos are trading Chubb to the Dolphins “for a package that includes the 2023 first-round pick that Miami acquired from San Francisco.”
Another big trade: Denver is dealing LB Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins for a package that includes the 2023 first-round pick that Miami acquired from San Francisco, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/lmkIzrQK5h
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2022
Schefter would later clarify the full terms, as Miami will also send over a 2024 4th-rounder and running back Chase Edmonds while the Broncos package up a 2025 fifth-rounder along with Chubb.
Trade terms, source tells ESPN:
MIA trades:
⁃2023 1st (SF pick)
⁃2024 4th
⁃RB Chase EdmondsDEN trades:
⁃OLB Bradley Chubb
⁃2025 5th— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2022
There has been a lot of chatter around NFL circles all week that Chubb’s time in Denver could be coming to an end. Schefter himself has been reporting for days that the Broncos have an offer that includes a first-round pick, which presumably is the one they eventually pulled the trigger on.
Per Schefter, the Dolphins will try to sign Chubb to a new deal.
The Dolphins are expected to work out a new longterm deal with new pass rusher Bradley Chubb, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2022
Chubb is currently in the option year of his rookie deal, which was part of the reason the reeling Broncos felt like they might want to maximize his value, especially since they’re 3-5 and don’t seem likely to make a playoff run this season.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins get a huge defensive boost in Chubb as they try to keep pace in the competitive AFC East. At 5-3, they’re currently tied with the New York Jets in second place behind the Buffalo Bills, who are 6-1. And the New England Patriots aren’t that far behind at 4-4.
In his fifth NFL season, Chubb currently has 26 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, eight QB hits, and two forced fumbles in eight games. The NC State grad was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2018 and made the Pro Bowl in 2020.
It’s safe to say that there were some very strong reactions to this huge trade as soon as it was announced.
Dolphins needed an impact add on defense and they got one.
First round pick is a steep price, but worth it for an elite rusher and Chubb has been that when healthy.
Always helps to have an extra 1st round pick lying around. https://t.co/few7205cLx— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) November 1, 2022
An extra commitment to Tua as much as a trade for Chubb. Going all in and parting with all of their major draft capital for this year https://t.co/QWGzv4W78x
— Chris Wittyngham (@ChrisWittyngham) November 1, 2022
Jaelan Phillips has really been turning it on rushing the passer over the last 4-5 weeks. Chubb and him are got to EAT. https://t.co/bmM5m1CU58
— John Owning (@JohnOwning) November 1, 2022
Bradley Chubb, Emmanuel Ogbah, and Jaelan Phillips is quite the trio.
Definitely didn't think someone would give up their first for Chubb but I am here for it. https://t.co/wqk6GHsR9p
— Ian Valentino (@NFLDraftStudy) November 1, 2022
1) lmao Denver already scrapping the roster
2) love the Dolphins going for it. front has stars *and* depth. https://t.co/RPtqT5grXh
— Derrik Klassen (@QBKlass) November 1, 2022
Don't like. Don't like. Don't like. #Bills https://t.co/VRugMQxXzX
— Brayton J. Wilson (@BraytonJWilson) November 1, 2022
My theory is about 3/4 of NFL teams this season realize it is a bit of free for all. Everyone is about the same, this is the year a random team can win the ship so everyone is trying to do what the Rams did. Don't worry about picks/cap go for the ring now https://t.co/qch76grkSG
— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) November 1, 2022
