Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins
Denver acquired Jaylen Waddle and a 2026 fourth-round pick from Miami for a first-round pick, a third-round pick, and a fourth-round pick, giving Sean Payton’s offense a proven wide receiver at a premium price. This is a major modern roster bet, not a neutral pick shuffle. Denver paid first-round-level capital for a known explosive receiver while also receiving a fourth-rounder back. The Broncos grade is cautiously positive because Waddle fit an immediate offensive need and arrived with prime years left, but the price keeps the deal from grading higher until the on-field return is known. Miami’s grade is strong because it converted a veteran wideout into premium draft flexibility
Assets Received
Denver Broncos
- Player Jaylen Waddle
- Pick 2026 4th round pick (111th overall, Kage Casey)
Miami Dolphins
- Pick 2026 1st round pick (30th overall subsequently traded, Omar Cooper), 2026 3rd round pick (94th overall, Chris Bell) and 2026 4th round pick (130th overall, Trey Moore)
Team Grades
Trade Analysis
Miami Dolphins received 2026 1st round pick (30th overall subsequently traded, Omar Cooper), 2026 3rd round pick (94th overall, Chris Bell) and 2026 4th round pick (130th overall, Trey Moore) and gave up Jaylen Waddle and 2026 4th round pick (111th overall, Kage Casey)