Report: Broncos were ‘interested’ in Tony Pollard, Titans ‘adamant’ about keeping him

The Denver Broncos made one move at the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday afternoon.

Head coach Sean Payton and GM George Paton did a deal for Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, giving up a 2027 fourth-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick.

But many in Broncos Country wanted the team to acquire a running back — something that didn’t happen.

And this report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz may add salt in the wound. Denver checked in on Tony Pollard with Tennessee, but the Titans weren’t willing to budge.

Sources: The #Broncos and #Giants were among the teams interested in trading for #Titans RB Tony Pollard.

But Tennessee was adamant for weeks that they were unlikely to move him, as he’s been vital to the locker room and the continued development of Cam Ward. https://t.co/JhyGZufqWX pic.twitter.com/ZzR7A3xOwh

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 10, 2026

Pollard has been in Tennessee the last 2.5 seasons after beginning his career with the Cowboys. On the year he has 133 carries for 595 yards and six touchdowns.

He would’ve been a nice addition to the Broncos backfield, but it sounds like the Titans still believe in QB Cam Ward and want Pollard along for the ride.

Denver will rely on emerging rookie Jonah Coleman to go along with J.K. Dobbins and eventually RJ Harvey, who’s slated to return off IR from a knee injury next month.

The Titans asking price for Pollard hasn’t been revealed, but clearly it was too rich for Payton and Paton — if Tennessee was even willing to deal him.

Alas, the Broncos roster is pretty much set for the stretch run. And at 7-2 entering the bye week the fanbase has plenty to be excited about and look forward to the rest of the way.

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