The Denver Broncos are sending a major draft haul in exchange for a talented Miami Dolphins receiver.
The Denver Broncos made a massive trade on Tuesday with the Miami Dolphins, with head coach Sean Payton finally making a big swing for a star skill player. They are sending their No. 30 overall first round draft pick, a third rounder, and a fourth round draft pick in the 2026 NFL draft in exchange for talented wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. The Dolphins will also send a fourth round draft pick to the Broncos along with Waddle. The selections in the third and fourth are also 30th along with the first rounder. Denver had a real need at the position, and they’ve acquired an incredibly talented pass catcher that may help them get past the AFC Championship Game.
Waddle was taken No. 6 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft by Miami after a storied career with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Waddle had three back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons to start his NFL career, but his numbers faltered along with the sputtering Dolphins offense the last two seasons. Now, Waddle will join a room with Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin and have an exciting quarterback in Bo Nix.
Here is the full story from Broncos Roundtable writer Matt Wadleigh on the major trade that immediately elevates Denver’s roster.
Miami, in exchange, did right by their star player, and are sending him to a real contender to continue his career. Waddle has three years left on his contract and the 27-year-old is a consistent playmaker that the Dolphins will certainly miss.
Here is the full story from Dolphins Roundtable writer James Brizuela on Miami’s major roster reconstruction that now includes the departure of Waddle.
