The Denver Broncos have reportedly traded for Miami Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle, a move that would add offensive firepower to a team that fell one win short of the Super Bowl last season.
ESPN reports that the Broncos will send first-, third- and fourth-round picks in this year’s draft to the Dolphins in return for Waddle. The Broncos will also receive Miami’s fourth-round pick as part of the deal. If the deal is confirmed, the Dolphins will own the 11th and 30th picks in the first round of this year’s draft as they attempt to build around newly acquired quarterback Malik Willis.
The Dolphins selected Waddle with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 draft, reuniting him with his college quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was released by the Dolphins earlier this month. Known for his game-breaking speed, Waddle passed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons, and led the league in average yards per catch in 2022, but has also struggled with injuries. Last season he caught 64 passes for 910 yards. He has yet to be named to a Pro Bowl or All-Pro team during his five seasons in the NFL.
The 27-year-old is owed $68.6m over the three remaining years of his contract. The Broncos were the No 1 seed in the AFC last season and narrowly lost to the New England Patriots in the conference’s championship game. The Broncos finished 11th in passing offense in 2025 and will hope the addition of Waddle, alongside their elite defense, will be enough to see them go further this upcoming season.
