AP Source: Broncos trade receiver Trinity Benson to Lions

[ASFN Admin]

The Denver Broncos have traded rising wide receiver Trinity Benson to the Detroit Lions, a person familiar with the deal said Tuesday. Speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss the move ahead of the Broncos' afternoon news conference on cutdown day, the person said Denver receives 2022 fifth- and seventh-round draft picks and the Lions also get Denver's sixth-round selection in 2023. The person also confirmed the Broncos' acquisition of linebacker and special teams standout Jonas Griffith from the 49ers along with a 2022 seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round selection next year and a seventh-rounder in 2023.

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