It’s official: Jaylen Waddle is a Bronco.
After passing his physical on Wednesday, Waddle’s trade from the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos was confirmed by the team. Denver agreed to trade picks in the first (No. 30), third (No. 94) and fourth (No. 130) rounds to Miami in exchange for Waddle and a fourth-round pick (No. 111).
The Broncos no longer hold a first-round pick in this year’s NFL draft, but they still hold seven picks overall. Denver will inherit the remaining three years on Waddle’s contract, including a team-friendly salary cap hit of $4.9 million in 2026. The Broncos still have cap space available, so more moves could be on the way.
Waddle, who totaled 64 receptions for 910 yards and six touchdowns last season, joins an extremely crowded wide receiver depth chart in Denver. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Broncos now listen to trade offers for receivers, just like they did with Devaughn Vele during the 2025 offseason.
OFFICIAL: We’ve acquired WR Jaylen Waddle.
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 18, 2026
Regardless of what else happens at the position this spring, Waddle figures to complement Courtland Sutton in Denver’s offense, giving quarterback Bo Nix another reliable weapon going into his third season.
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