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Jaylen Waddle traded: Dolphins, Broncos WR depth charts updated for 2026

Jaylen Waddle is no longer a player for the Miami Dolphins and will now join the Denver Broncos as their new wide receiver.

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Jaylen Waddle joins the Denver Broncos from the Miami Dolphins, giving a major boost to a WR corps that includes Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant. The group is rounded out by Michael Bandy, Marvin Mims Jr, and Lil’ Jordan Humphrey.

Meanwhile, Miami’s depth chart has been somewhat thinned out. Tutu Atwell, Malik Washington, and Jalen Tolbert lead the group, while further down are Terrace Marshall Jr, Theo Wease Jr, Tahj Washington, and AJ Henning.

Starting in 2026, Bo Nix will have a new, explosive weapon through the air. This significant move, which provides the Dolphins with new draft picks, was reported by Adam Schefter on X.

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Boosting Nix’s passing attack

In the 2025 season, the Broncos‘ aerial attack led by Nix recorded 3,931 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions across 17 starts.

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The receiving corps was anchored by Sutton, who surpassed the 1,000-yard mark (1,017) with 7 touchdowns, while rookie Troy Franklin added 709 yards and 6 scores. Overall, Denver’s passing game averaged 223.9 yards per game, ranking 11th in the league and proving to be a reliable component of their 14–3 record.

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Waddle’s numbers in Miami

During the latest season, Jaylen Waddle remained a focal point of the Dolphins’ offense, finishing the year with 64 receptions for 910 yards and 6 touchdowns in 16 games.

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Averaging 14.2 yards per catch, Waddle stepped up as the primary target following injuries to the receiving corps, including a standout performance against the Panthers where he recorded 110 yards.

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