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Denver Today
By the People, for the People
Broncos Land Star WR Waddle in Dolphins Trade
Denver acquires Pro Bowler Jaylen Waddle and 4th-round pick, sending 1st, 3rd and 4th to Miami
Mar. 18, 2026 at 4:50pm
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The Miami Dolphins have traded star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in a significant deal that signals a continued reset in Miami and an aggressive push in Denver. Under the reported agreement, Denver receives Waddle along with a 2026 fourth-round pick, while Miami gains a 2026 first-round selection (No. 30 overall), plus third- and fourth-round picks.
Why it matters
The trade reflects a broader overhaul in Miami, where the team has already parted ways with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and made sweeping leadership changes. For Denver, the move adds a proven playmaker as they build around young QB Bo Nix and aim to take the next step after a surprising 2025 season that ended in the AFC Championship Game.
The details
Waddle, 27, was originally selected sixth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama and quickly became a cornerstone of Miami's offense. He opened his career with three straight 1,000-yard seasons and has totaled 373 receptions for 5,039 yards and 26 touchdowns. Last season, he recorded 910 yards and six scores while catching passes from Tagovailoa and rookie Quinn Ewers.
- The trade was announced on March 18, 2026.
The players
Jaylen Waddle
A 27-year-old wide receiver who was originally drafted 6th overall by the Miami Dolphins in 2021 and has been a Pro Bowl player for the last three seasons.
Bo Nix
The young quarterback for the Denver Broncos who the team is building around after a surprising 2025 season that ended in the AFC Championship Game.
Tua Tagovailoa
The former quarterback of the Miami Dolphins who has since signed with the Atlanta Falcons, as the Dolphins have undergone a broader overhaul of their roster and leadership.
Jeff Hafley
The new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, hired as part of the team's sweeping leadership changes.
Jon-Eric Sullivan
The new general manager of the Miami Dolphins, hired as part of the team's sweeping leadership changes.
What they’re saying
“Broncos are trading for Miami WR Jaylen Waddle, per source. Denver receives: Waddle and Dolphins' 4th-round pick (11th in round) in this year's draft. Miami receives: Broncos' 1st round pick (30th overall) along with their late 3rd and 4th round picks (30th in each round) in this year's draft.”
— Adam Schefter, ESPN Reporter
What’s next
The Broncos will look to integrate Waddle into their offense as they aim to build on their surprising 2025 season and make a Super Bowl push. The Dolphins, meanwhile, will continue their roster overhaul as they look to rebound from a disappointing 2025 campaign.
The takeaway
This blockbuster trade signals the Broncos' aggressive push to contend for a championship, adding a proven playmaker in Waddle to their talented young core. For the Dolphins, the move reflects a broader organizational reset as they look to chart a new path forward after parting ways with key players and leaders.
