The Miami Dolphins are trading Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, as per Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
The Dolphins drafted Jaylen Waddle in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, after trading down from the No. 3 pick to No.11, before trading back up to No.6 to select Waddle. He leaves Miami with 373 catches, 5,039 yards, and 26 touchdowns across five seasons.
What did the Dolphins receive?
In exchange for Waddle and a 2026 4th-rounder, the Dolphins are receiving the Broncos’ 2026 1st, 3rd, and 4th round picks. All three of Denver’s picks are 30th overall in each round. Essentially, the teams swapped 4th-round picks, while the Dolphins received picks No. 30 and No. 94 in exchange for Waddle.
Though Waddle is a great player, this is certainly a huge haul for his services.
What does this mean for the Dolphins future?
With Waddle gone, the Dolphins will almost certainly draft a receiver in this year’s draft. Armed with seven picks in the Top-100, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has the freedom to move forward in a multitude of ways. The team also recently added wide receivers Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell in free agency, though neither can be considered a true No.1 receiver.
As it relates to the overall landscape of the team, the move almost certainly signals that a complete rebuild is coming, if not already here.
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