Overview
- The Dolphins sent Jaylen Waddle and the 2026 No. 111 pick to Denver for the Broncos’ 2026 first (No. 30), third (No. 94) and fourth (No. 130) selections.
- Coach Sean Payton praised Waddle as a natural fit for his offense, with the receiver bringing five seasons of production (373 catches, 5,039 yards, 26 TDs) and proven versatility.
- Waddle described the move as new beginnings, emphasized a team-first approach, and downplayed labels such as WR1.
- Prominent voices including Stephen A. Smith, Champ Bailey and Cam Newton said the acquisition boosts Denver’s ceiling, with some labeling the Broncos AFC favorites and highlighting Waddle’s explosiveness alongside Courtland Sutton.
- The Broncos inherit about a $4.9 million 2026 cap hit for Waddle and now have roughly $19 million in cap space, as local discussion focuses on preserving receiver depth, including Troy Franklin.