The Denver Broncos ' trade of wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the New Orleans Saints became official when it hit the NFL's transaction wire on Thursday.

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.

A lot of roster projections have the Broncos keeping five safeties. Brandon Jones, Talanoa Hufanga, P.J. Locke, and J.L. Skinner are often the top four listed. Those I agree with. The fifth is usually Devon Key.