Jaylen Waddle
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: DEN.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: DEN (Denver Broncos)
- Bye week (2026): 10
- FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 40
2026 Outlook
Traded to Denver Broncos from Miami Dolphins in May 2026 offseason swap. Move breaks Waddle out of Miami's uncertain QB situation (Malik Willis as bridge starter) and puts him into a Broncos offense with established QB, better passing infrastructure. Waddle had 64 receptions, 910 yards, 6 TDs last season before the trade — solid mid-tier production that should stabilize in Denver if the receiving hierarchy is clearer. The trade was described by Willis as "unfortunate," suggesting Waddle was a key target before departure. Denver's existing receivers and scheme fit will determine whether Waddle's ceiling rises or remains middle-of-the-road relative to his ADP (per [[New Miami Dolphins QB calls trade of Jaylen Waddle 'unfortunate']]).
Post-trade, Waddle faces depth-chart competition from several options, including second-tier receivers who could challenge his target share. Depth matters more than pedigree in a crowded WR room (per [[15 trade candidates heading into 2026 NFL training camps]]).
Role / Depth Chart
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Injury Status
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Recent News
- 2026-05-19 — Main thing for new Dolphins QB Malik Willis at OTAs is just keeping things simple ([[Main thing for new Dolphins QB Malik Willis at OTAs is just keeping things simple]])
- 2026-04-12 — Why This Dolphins Draft Shouldn't Be All About Willis ([[Why This Dolphins Draft Shouldn't Be All About Willis]])
- 2026-04-06 — Dolphins Informed Malik Willis Of Jaylen Waddle Trade Before Deal Became Official -... ([[Dolphins Informed Malik Willis Of Jaylen Waddle Trade Before Deal Became Official -...]])
- 2026-05-15 — Miami Dolphins drop 2026 schedule. See Malik Willis at Hard Rock Stadium ([[Miami Dolphins drop 2026 schedule. See Malik Willis at Hard Rock Stadium]])
- 2026-05-21 — Miami Dolphins Fantasy Football 2026 Cheat Sheet: De'Von Achane, Malik Willis And More ([[Miami Dolphins Fantasy Football 2026 Cheat Sheet: De'Von Achane, Malik Willis And More]])
- 2026-03-09 — Dolphins signing QB Malik Willis: Answering 6 key questions ([[Dolphins signing QB Malik Willis: Answering 6 key questions]])
- 2026-03-16 — Dolphins 2026 free agency tracker: Offseason moves, signings ([[Dolphins 2026 free agency tracker: Offseason moves, signings]])
- 2026-05-21 — Eagles’ A.J. Brown Talks With Rams Advanced Further Than Negotiations With Patriots -... ([[Eagles’ A.J. Brown Talks With Rams Advanced Further Than Negotiations With Patriots -...]])
- 2026-02-16 — Dolphins release Tyreek Hill: Answering biggest questions ([[Dolphins release Tyreek Hill: Answering biggest questions]])
- 2026-05-20 — Fantasy football rankings 2026: Sleepers, breakouts, busts via model that nailed... ([[Fantasy football rankings 2026: Sleepers, breakouts, busts via model that nailed...]])
Open Questions
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