Trending Now - Broncos Trade for WR Jaylen Waddle From Dolphins

WHO:

Denver Broncos

Miami Dolphins

Jaylen Waddle, wide receiver

Pat Surtain II, Broncos All-Pro cornerback

WHAT:

The Broncos acquired Jaylen Waddle and a 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 111) from the Dolphins.

The Broncos traded a 2026 first-round pick (No. 30), a third-round pick (No. 94), and a fourth-round pick (No. 130) to the Dolphins.

Waddle recorded three 1,000-yard seasons in his first five years in the league.

Waddle had a career-high of 1,356 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in 2022.

Waddle has recorded at least 58 catches and 744 yards in each of his five NFL seasons.

In 2025, Waddle caught 64 passes for 910 yards and six touchdowns.

Waddle's average 17-game output is 81 catches for 1,098 yards and six touchdowns.

Waddle has recorded 26 career receiving touchdowns.

Waddle led the NFL in yards per reception in 2022 with 18.1 yards per catch.

Since 2022, Waddle's 15.0 yards per reception are the third-most in the NFL.

Waddle ranks fourth in receiving yards, sixth in receptions, and seventh in receiving touchdowns among AFC receivers since entering the league.

Waddle has the fifth-most 100-yard games among AFC receivers.

Waddle started 78 career games with Miami, recording 373 receptions for 5,039 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Waddle recorded three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons from 2021 to 2023.

Waddle set an NFL and Dolphins rookie record in 2021 with 104 receptions and a franchise rookie record in receiving yards with 1,015.

WHERE:

Englewood, Colorado (Denver Broncos)

Miami, Florida (Miami Dolphins)

Alabama (Waddle's collegiate career)

WHEN:

The trade was announced on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026.

Waddle was selected sixth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Waddle's career spans from 2021 to 2025.

WHY:

The Broncos aimed to enhance their offense by acquiring a dynamic playmaker in Waddle.

HOW:

The trade involved the exchange of multiple draft picks between the Broncos and Dolphins.

(UPDATED March 18, 2026 21:12 UTC)

In a significant move to bolster their offense, the Denver Broncos have acquired wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins, along with a fourth-round pick in the upcoming draft. In exchange, the Broncos sent the Dolphins a first-round pick, a third-round pick, and a fourth-round pick for Waddle, who has recorded impressive stats throughout his five-year career, including three 1,000-yard seasons. Waddle, who was selected sixth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, has established himself as a dynamic playmaker, leading the NFL in yards per reception in 2022 and finishing his time in Miami with 373 receptions for over 5,000 yards and 26 touchdowns.