Broncos Boost Offense by Trading for Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins
The Denver Broncos have reportedly acquired Jaylen Waddle, the talented receiver from the Miami Dolphins, aiming to enhance their offensive capabilities after falling just short of the Super Bowl last season. According to ESPN, the Broncos will send a package including first-, third-, and fourth-round picks in this year’s draft to the Dolphins. In return, the Broncos will also receive Miami’s fourth-round pick. This trade positions the Dolphins to hold both the 11th and 30th picks in the first round, as they look to build around newly acquired quarterback Malik Willis. Waddle, selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 draft, previously reunited with his college quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was released by the Dolphins earlier this month. Known for his explosive speed, Waddle has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons and led the league in average yards per catch in 2022. However, he has faced injury setbacks, recording 64 catches for 910 yards last season. Despite his impressive performance, he has yet to earn a Pro Bowl or All-Pro selection during his five seasons in the NFL. The 27-year-old receiver is owed $68.6 million over the next three years of his contract. The Broncos, who finished as the No. 1 seed in the AFC last season, are hopeful that adding Waddle to their roster, alongside their elite defense, will propel them further in the upcoming season. In other news, wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown has reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Source: The Guardian Sport - 2026-03-17