The Denver Broncos should consider adding Tyler Lockett via free agency.

Last week, the Broncos hosted Treylon Burks, formerly of the Titans.

Now, another former Titans receiver is on the market, and Lockett is a better player overall.

Denver Broncos should consider adding Tyler Lockett

Denver’s hurting for playmaking at wide receiver, and Tyler Lockett makes sense as a No. 2.

Lockett was the No. 2 to D.K. Metcalf in Seattle for six years, and even outshined Metcalf some years. He enjoyed four straight 1,000-yard seasons, from 2019-2022, and had 8-plus touchdowns in each of those seasons.

Since, Lockett’s production dipped and completely fallen flat this season with Tennessee, his first there. Last season with Seattle, he had 600 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, each his lowest marks since 2017.

But this season, the Titans barely used Lockett at all. He had a mere 10 catches for 70 yards, and only started one game. Yesterday, a source said Tennessee is releasing the veteran wideout.

Per that piece, Lockett asked for his release after being so seldomly used and was granted it. Now, he can sign with any team as of 2 p.m. MT today.

Rewind to before the season kicked off, and the Broncos wide receiver room was seen as the worst in the league and the team’s biggest weakness.

Not much has changed through seven games.

Mavin Mims enjoyed a breakout season last year, but he hasn’t played at that level this season. And Troy Franklin is only slightly improved over last year, although he should break the 500-yard mark this year at least.

And while he’s not a receiver, Evan Engram’s lack of impact has been felt in the passing game, too.

Tyler Lockett could make an immediate impact, even if he isn’t designated the No. 2 guy when they bring him in.

Lockett is a dependable, veteran receiver

At 33 years old, Lockett still has some tread on the tires, but he also possesses that important experience that makes him valuable.

Where Bo Nix and the Broncos offense needs to improve in the passing game is the intermediate throws. Nix–and head coach Sean Payton–love to throw the ball at or near the line of scrimmage. We saw that repeatedly against the Giants, with many swings and screens to either flat.

It’s no secret that Nix’s throws are short. His average air yards per attempt are 3.2, which is second-lowest only to Dylan Gabriel of the Browns. And his air yards to the sticks is -2, meaning he throws passes two yards behind the line to gain on average.

Lockett can help because he is a guy that’s been a deep threat in the past, and could still be a short and intermediate threat. In 2024, his average yards before the catch per reception was 9.5. For reference, Courtland Sutton’s number is 10.0 this year, and he’s basically the only intermediate threat on the team. He’s regularly catching 15-20-yard passes on the sidelines, just like he did on the team’s last drive against the Giants.

In fact, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic said today the Broncos should be buyers at the trade deadline both on the interior of the O-line and at receiver.

Signing Tyler Lockett would mean getting a bona fide receiver without having to give anything up.