Broncos acquire TE Davis from 49ers

By The Sports Xchange

The Denver Broncos acquired veteran tight end Vernon Davis from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2017. The teams will also swap late-round picks in the 2016.

“We’ve agreed to trade for two-time Pro Bowl TE Vernon Davis from SF. He’ll be a valuable addition to our team w/his experience & leadership,” Broncos general manager John Elway tweeted.

Davis, 31, reportedly had a verbal confrontation with San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick in a team meeting earlier this season, and he has just 18 catches for 194 yards and no touchdowns.

The 10-year-veteran has 441 career receptions for 5,640 yards and 55 touchdowns – all franchise records for a tight end. He twice had 13 touchdowns in a season, most recently in 2013.

Davis had spent his entire career with the 49ers, who selected him with the sixth overall pick in the 2006 draft.

“On behalf of the entire 49ers organization, I would like to thank Vernon for his decade of contributions to this team and our community,” 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement. “Not only has he contributed to some of the most memorable moments in franchise history, but he has also positively impacted the lives of many others through his efforts in the community. We wish Vernon and his family continued success in both football and life.”

The Broncos coveted Davis as a replacement for Julius Thomas, who departed as a free agent in the offseason to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Veteran Owen Daniels was signed from the Baltimore Ravens and leads Broncos tight ends with 17 catches for 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

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