Broncos Trade for Waddle, Boost Offense

0:00On March 19th, the Denver Broncos shook up their offseason by trading for star-wide receiver Jalen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. The deal became official on Wednesday, bringing their roster to 72 players out of the 90-player limit. They hold seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and plan more budget-free agent signings before the late April draft. At quarterback, Bo Nick's leads with Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ellinger behind him, keeping last year's group intact for now. The running-back room stays the same with JK Dovins at the top, plus RJ Harvey and others, though they might add draft-epth. Meanwhile, Waddle slots in as the number two receiver behind Cortland Senn, pushing Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims, and Troy Franklin down the chart. Fans are buzzing about the receiver boost, but it means tough cuts could come for one of those younger whiteouts. Tide-in has Evan Engram leading returning players like Adam Trotman, yet they still need a bigger playmaker there. The offensive line looks solid with starters like Garrett Bowles and Quinn Miners, plus

1:02versatile depth from Alex Pogeski's new two-year deal. On defense, outside line-backer got deeper with Andrea Tillman's return, sparking Trey talk for an ed rusher. Inside line-backer, resigned Alex Singleton and Justin Strohnad after cutting Dre Greenlaw, while the secondary relies on Pat's retain and Jaquan. Mick Million. Safety and special teams have gaps to fill before the draft. With free agency winding down and the draft approaching, the Broncos will build out the roster through undrafted college signings. Players report for off-season workouts in May, setting the stage for training camp in late July.