US EditionSaints acquire second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele from Broncos for a pair of draft picks
Devaughn Vele, a 27-year-old with 41 receptions and three touchdowns last season, joins the Saints to add size and versatility amid their quarterback competition.
- The New Orleans Saints acquired Devaughn Vele from the Denver Broncos Wednesday, with Denver receiving a 2026 fourth-round and a 2027 seventh-round pick in the deal.
- With a crowded receiver room, the Denver Broncos traded Vele to alleviate depth, as Coach Sean Payton warned of tough 53-player roster cut decisions next week.
- As a rookie, Devaughn Vele recorded 41 receptions for 475 yards and three touchdowns while playing 70% of his snaps from the slot, per Pro Football Focus; he stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 210 pounds.
- The Saints added Vele, giving them a 6-foot-5 target amid their QB competition between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, while joining receivers Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Brandin Cooks, Mason Tipton, Cedrick Wilson Jr., and Dante Pettis.
- Turning a 2024 seventh-round selection into a 2026 fourth-round and 2027 seventh-round pick gives Denver Broncos added flexibility and reshapes receiver competition with Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant.
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Colorado Springs Gazette
Denver GazetteBroncos' Sean Payton called it 'difficult' to trade Devaughn Vele but getting fourth-round pick sealed it
ENGLEWOOD – A year ago, Devaughn Vele wasn’t exactly a sought-after wide receiver. That sure changed in the last week.
New Orleans Saints acquire Broncos' Devaughn Vele to strengthen receivers
METAIRIE, La. (Louisiana First) — The New Orleans Saints add a missing piece to their offense, a big-bodied wide receiver. The Saints are trading with the Denver Broncos for wide receiver Devaughn Vele, the organization announced Wednesday. The Broncos received a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for Vele. The 6'5, 210-pound receiver brings much-needed size to the Saints' receiving room. Before adding Vele, the Sai…
Henry Herald
Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenSaints acquire WR Devaughn Vele from Broncos
The New Orleans Saints traded for wide receiver Devaughn Vele on Tuesday, sending two draft picks to the Denver Broncos to complete the exchange.
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