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NFC power acquires Randy Gregory in trade with Broncos

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/6/23

The Denver Broncos announced their intention earlier this week to release Randy Gregory. They were able to find a trade partner for the defensive lineman.

The Broncos are trading Gregory to the San Francisco 49ers. Denver is packaging a 2024 seventh-round pick along with Gregory to San Francisco. They are getting back a 2024 sixth-round pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Comp update: Broncos are trading pass rusher Randy Gregory and a 2024 7th-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2024 6th-round pick, per sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2023

Perhaps the best part about the trade for the Broncos is not the swap of late-round 2024 picks, but getting the 49ers to take on part of his contract.

Gregory was in the second year of the five-year, $70M contract he signed with Denver in March 2022. Gregory had 21 tackles and three sacks in 10 games for the Broncos.

Gregory now joins a defense that has allowed tied for the third-fewest points in the NFL this season. San Francisco is one of just two unbeaten teams left in the NFL.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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