Aqib Talib Hints at Another Big Broncos Move After Waddle Prediction

Former Broncos star suggests Denver could make a draft-day trade to acquire more offensive firepower.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:34pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a football player in motion, their body broken down into overlapping geometric shapes in shades of blue, green, and orange, conveying the dynamic energy of the sport.Aqib Talib's hints about the Broncos' potential draft-day moves have fans eagerly anticipating the team's next bold offensive play.Denver Today

Aqib Talib, co-host of The Arena: Gridiron show, hinted that the Denver Broncos may have another big move planned around the 2026 NFL Draft, just days after the team acquired wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a trade. Talib was confident in his previous prediction about the Waddle trade, leading co-host Skip Bayless to press him for more details on a potential 'bombshell' move the Broncos could be planning.

Why it matters

The Broncos have been active in the offseason, making a major trade for Waddle to bolster their offense. Talib's hints suggest the team may not be done making moves, potentially involving the draft, as they look to continue improving the roster and make a Super Bowl push.

The details

Talib told Bayless that the Broncos' potential move could happen on draft day, though he did not provide specifics. The Broncos currently do not have a first or third-round pick in 2026 after the Waddle trade, making a bold move up the draft board a possibility. Broncos GM George Paton has said the team will be 'in on every deal' and doesn't rule out trading up, despite not having premium picks.

  • On April 10, 2026, Talib hinted at another big Broncos move on his show.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 23.

The players

Aqib Talib

A former NFL cornerback who co-hosts The Arena: Gridiron show and has previously made accurate predictions about the Broncos' offseason moves.

George Paton

The general manager of the Denver Broncos, who has said the team will be 'in on every deal' and doesn't rule out trading up in the draft despite not having a first or third-round pick in 2026.

Jaylen Waddle

The wide receiver the Broncos recently acquired via trade to bolster their offense.

Bo Nix

The Broncos' current starting quarterback, making it unlikely they would trade up in the draft for another QB.

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What they’re saying

“It might be the draft. Yeah, it might be the draft, Skip.”

— Aqib Talib, Co-host, The Arena: Gridiron

“Come on, Skip. You don't believe? Still don't believe me, Skip? It might be on draft day. Know that.”

— Aqib Talib, Co-host, The Arena: Gridiron

“Obviously we're focused on [Pick] 30 in the second [round]. We've fortunately been there before I think two different times. We have a good feel for that. We can hone in. It doesn't mean we won't trade up at some point, but we'll have a really good feel for the 62nd pick or whatever we're picking.”

— George Paton, General Manager, Denver Broncos

What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23, and the Broncos' first selection is not until the second round at pick 62. If Talib's hints are accurate, the team could look to trade up in the draft to acquire more offensive talent to complement their recent acquisition of Jaylen Waddle.

The takeaway

Aqib Talib's previous accurate prediction about the Broncos trading for Jaylen Waddle lends credibility to his latest hints about the team potentially making another big move around the 2026 NFL Draft. While the specifics are unclear, the Broncos' lack of premium draft picks this year could motivate them to explore trading up to target an impact offensive player and continue bolstering their roster for a Super Bowl run.