The Denver Broncos are set to add Josh Reynolds, a former wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, to their team on a two-year contract worth $14 million, as confirmed by a source familiar with the agreement on Wednesday.
The deal, not yet officially announced by the Broncos, marks another move in the team’s offensive overhaul, following the trade of Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns for draft picks.
Reynolds, who had a productive season with the Lions, catching 40 passes for 608 yards and five touchdowns, will join a receiving group that includes Marvin Mims Jr., Courtland Sutton, and Tim Patrick, who has been sidelined due to injuries in recent seasons.
With 19 career touchdown receptions over seven NFL seasons with the Rams, Titans, and Lions, Reynolds brings experience and scoring ability to the Broncos. He entered the league as a fourth-round pick from Texas A&M in 2017.
The Broncos have also faced changes in other positions, losing center Lloyd Cushenberry in free agency to the Titans. Their search for a quarterback is ongoing, with plans possibly involving a move up in the NFL draft to secure a top prospect.
Reynolds’ departure from Detroit was unexpected, given indications from Lions general manager Brad Holmes at the league meetings that the team hoped to retain him. “He was part of our original plans,” Holmes said, suggesting ongoing discussions with Reynolds.
