Two weeks ago, the Broncos agreed to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a trade that would send cornerback A.J. Bouye to Denver in exchange for a fourth-round 2020 NFL draft pick.
The deal could not become official until the start of the NFL’s new league year on Wednesday. With the league year now officially underway, Denver has completed the trade for Bouye.
In response to COVID-19, the NFL has told teams they are not allowed to travel to players or have players visit their facilities for physical examinations. That will result in many free agency signings remaining unofficial until the league allows travel again.
Before the NFL announced a travel ban, Bouye traveled to Denver and completed his physical, according to The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala. So his arrival is official but the team’s other moves are still pending physicals.
The Broncos used the fourth-round selection they acquired from the 49ers in exchange for wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders in the Bouye trade. Denver now has 10 draft picks remaining, including their own fourth-round selection.
Bouye (6-0, 191 pounds) is a 28-year-old cornerback who has totaled 315 tackles, one sack and 14 interceptions in seven seasons. He has two years remaining on his contract and will have a salary cap hit of $13.5 million this season.
Bouye made the Pro Bowl in 2017 after totaling 56 tackles and six interceptions. He will presumably serve as Denver’s No. 1 CB in 2020.
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