Broncos Trade for Waddle, Boost Offense

0:00On March 18th, the Denver Broncos shook up their offseason with a major trade, acquiring star-wide receiver Jalen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins Inn, exchanged for a first-round pick and a third-round pick. This move comes after a quiet period where they mostly resign their own free agents and it pairs nicely with their existing offense to boost hopes. For 2026, ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell, though, offers a cautious take, projecting the Broncos won't be as strong a Super Bowl contender next season as they were. At the end of 2025, even with Waddle on board, fans feel frustrated by this view, especially after the team came so close to the Super Bowl last year, only derailed by quarterback Bonix's injury. They kept them from advancing further. Meanwhile, the Broncos also resign running back JK Dobbins to a two-year deal, signaling more tweaks ahead as they aim to build on recent, progress and stay competitive in the AFC West.