The Miami Dolphins continued their complete teardown of their roster on Tuesday, as they traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Denver Broncos for a 2026 first-round pick, a 2026 third-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick.
Miami has also moved on from Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Minkah Fitzpatrick this offseason, but this move is different, as Waddle is a great player and in the prime of his career.
While it’s nice to get a first-round pick and more back for the wideout, it’s a clear sign to everyone that the team is truly starting over this year with new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley.
After the move was announced, Dolphins fans took to social media to share their opinions.
This one hurts. Man I loved Waddle. Everything you want in a player. Hard working. A dog. Not a problem off the field. Gonna be missed for sure.
— PhinsPhocus (@Phins_Phocus) March 17, 2026
man I was really looking forward to seeing waddle in that WR #1 position🥲🥲 #phinsuppic.twitter.com/TRhqbhtWyZ
— PhinsOnFire (@PhinsOnFire_) March 17, 2026
Un-freaking-believable! But given the return, not surprised they did this. A 1st, 3rd, and about a 20 slot drop in the 4th isn’t bad. I loved Waddle, but IMO Miami’s coaches are going the ‘Packer Way’ with receivers – mix of interchangable WR2/WR3-type guys, but no true #1. https://t.co/qxQWQzPBLj
— Eldon Jenson (@EJFootball) March 17, 2026
The Waddle jerseys will not stop being worn we will wear them in his honor
— vvintage (@vintage7325) March 17, 2026
Sully is dealing! Getting anything more than a 3rd for waddle is an absolute no brainer. Guy is an overpaid wr who gets injured on half his catches. This gm is making all the right moves let’s hope he can evaluate talent
— PHINS FOR THE WIN (@Dricha43) March 17, 2026
Waddle💔
— carlos🇳🇮 (@carlosmembreno1) March 17, 2026
I love Jaylen Waddle and will root for him in Denver but that was a terrific package Miami acquired for a player that will be on decline 3 years from now when we can realistically compete.
— Culture (@JMVFanatics) March 17, 2026
Bro Sully got the best value possible for Waddle , I love this for us man https://t.co/8uiqq0kLrV
— Kev ☔️ (@HollywoodxKev) March 17, 2026
WADDLE WAS THE ONLY GUY I LIKED WTF
— Scarlet (@JuneAsh8) March 17, 2026
Love Waddle but unfortunately it doesn’t make sense to hold on to him when you are executing a full teardown, which the Dolphins are rightfully doing.
Only guys to hang on to at this point are Achane and Chop, everyone else can go https://t.co/dKBjGX4J2C
— craig (@_DiarrheaFart) March 17, 2026
these jaylen waddle sad tiktoks better hit at least if were making this move
— vvintage (@vintage7325) March 17, 2026
Ill miss Waddle but thats an absolute lay up
— CS (@2wotimin) March 17, 2026
Waddle was one of my all time favorite players…this one hurts a lot. The thing I don’t understand is he is so young still. We couldn’t have kept him in a rebuild? I like the draft capital we gained but to lose a player like Waddle will always hurt
— ZachtheMack (@mackthezach) March 17, 2026
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This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins fans react to Jaylen Waddle trade to the Broncos
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