The Broncos had two teams that were “more than serious” about trading for Devaughn Vele and a third that inquired before Denver traded the second wide receiver to New Orleans for a

The Broncos made the surprising decision to trade Devaughn Vele on Thursday, and Sean Payton spoke about it after the deal.

Given a day to process the Devaughn Vele trade move and prepare his remarks, Broncos coach Sean Payton explained the combination of interest in Vele and a need to narrow down the receiver room led to the deal.