AFC Notes: Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Darren Waller

Broncos

Broncos QB Russell Wilson was feeling good after getting his team a win in London on Sunday.

โ€œAdversity is temporary,โ€ Wilson said, via the Denver Post. โ€œIโ€™ve never shied away from pressure. Youโ€™ve got to look right at it and keep going and keep believing and stay the courseโ€ฆ Yeah, I got the high knees on that third down. While the guys are playing โ€˜Unoโ€™ on the flight, maybe weโ€™ll all have to.โ€

  • CBS Sportsโ€™ Jonathan Jones notes thereโ€™s a split of opinion on whether the Broncos are more likely to trade OLB Bradley Chubb or WR Jerry Jeudy before Tuesdayโ€™s NFL trade deadline.
  • Jones adds Denver is interested in accumulating more picks next year, and while it would be painful to move on from either Chubb or Jeudy, theyโ€™re considering it. 
  • The Broncos would happily trade TE Albert Okwuegbunam but Jones says thereโ€™s been little to no interest in him from other teams.  

Chiefs

  • Chiefs HC Andy Reid spoke about his expectations for new WR Kadarius Toney: โ€œWeโ€™ve got one football and weโ€™ve got a few guys that weโ€™d like to get the ball to.โ€ (Adam Teicher)
  • Reid also noted that he could potentially handle some return duties: โ€œWeโ€™ll see how he fits in, it will be a gradual process.โ€ (Herbie Teope)

Raiders

  • NBC Sportsโ€™ Peter King mentions Raiders DE Clelin Ferrell and S Johnathan Abram have been available for cheap since the summer. 
  • The Athleticโ€™s Tashan Reed adds the Raiders could consider selling off more pieces but thinks itโ€™s unlikely anything happens before Tuesdayโ€™s NFL trade deadline. He notes RB Josh Jacobs could draw interest but the return might be weak and only worth doing if Las Vegas absolutely knows Jacobs wonโ€™t be back in 2023. 
  • Reed is also doubtful the Raiders would have much of a market for TE Darren Waller whoโ€™s been banged up since late last season, not enough to make it worth trading him unless they want to dump salary. 
  • Raiders HC Josh McDaniels had no update on Waller who missed his third straight game with a hamstring injury: โ€œHe practiced in a limited capacity last week and weโ€™re going to err on the side of caution.โ€ (Vic Tafur)
  • Raiders owner Mark Davis on McDaniels after the loss: โ€œJosh McDaniels is our head coach and will be for years to come.โ€ (Vincent Bonsignore)

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