A 2024 seventh-round pick out of Utah (No. 235 overall), Vele had a very productive rookie season. He eclipsed Franklin on the depth chart to start seven games, hauling in 41 receptions for 475 yards and three touchdowns.

The Denver Broncos made an unexpected trade, and it bodes well for rookie third-round draft pick and wide receiver Pat Bryant.

The Denver Broncos are being cautious with wide receiver Devaughn Vele going into his second season in the NFL. Vele, who did not practice during mandatory minicamp this spring, has also had several rest days after training camp this summer. We now know that absence was related to a knee injury.

Wide receiver Devaughn Vele, defensive tackle Harrison Phillips and wide receiver Skyy Moore are the three players who joined the Saints, Jets and 49ers, respectively. Those are all recognizable names who should find roles with their new franchises,