Broncos Trade for Waddle: A-Grade Offseason Move

0:00It's April 24th. I'm Corey with The Story. This is NFL News today, driven by AI and built for football fans. The Denver Broncos skipped the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft last night, but they still landed a big upgrade with wide receiver, Jalen Waddle. They traded their 30th overall pick to the Miami Dolphins last month to snack him, turning that selection into an instant star instead of a rookie. Gamble. Miami didn't hold on to the pick long. They flipped it later to grab even more draft capital. So for Broncos fans, Waddle steps in as their real first round move, bringing speed and proven hands to pair with Courtland Sutton. Experts are mostly hyped on the deal. CBS Sports dropped an A-, calling it an aggressive off-season splash that flips the script on a quiet free agency. USA Today gave a B-plus, praising Waddle as the quick compliment Sean Payton's offense needs. Starting news went full A, noting how his experience beats drafting a raw talent at 30, especially

1:02with Davis Webb calling plays and bow nicks. Recovery from that ankle tweak. ESPN was cooler at B-, while others like SB Nation and NFL on CBS hit a grades 2. This trade sets Denver up for an offensive jump next season, Waddle's the short area magnet to stretch defences. Fans, hit us up with your grade on this one.