Josh Reynolds had a strong season with the Lions in 2023 but moved on during free agency, signing a two-year deal with the Broncos. Reynolds caught 40 passes for 608 yards and tied a career-high with five touchdowns, which caught Detroit’s attention, but the team didn’t offer a market-level contract. Consequently, Reynolds signed with Denver for $9 million.
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“It’s business,” the 29-year-old said about the Lions’ decision not to push harder to re-sign him, expressing excitement about his new team. The Broncos, after trading Jerry Jeudy, still have Tim Patrick and Courtland Sutton, despite a contract dispute with Sutton. They also drafted Marin Mims in the second round and Troy Franklin in the fourth. Reynolds aims to secure a role within this group, attracted by the opportunity to play under head coach Sean Payton.
“I’ve always admired Sean Payton from afar,” Reynolds, a Texas A&M product, said. He is eager to see how Payton’s offense performs. Denver struggled under Nathaniel Hackett in 2022 but showed slight improvement with Payton, finishing 19th in scoring last year. With Russell Wilson gone, the focus will be on which quarterback will start in Week 1. For Reynolds, 2024 is a chance to become a key receiver and thrive in Payton’s system.