Denver Broncos' coach Sean Payton helped Minnesota Vikings move up to draft J.J. McCarthy, deceiving interest in him for the Broncos.

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton revealed that he played a role in convincing the Minnesota Vikings to move up in the first round of the draft, aiming to create a misleading impression that the Broncos were interested in drafting J.J. McCarthy. Ultimately, the Vikings traded with the New York Jets to secure the 10th overall pick, selecting McCarthy instead of Bo Nix, whom the Broncos picked at No. 12.

April 26, 2024
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