Broncos Trade for Waddle, Boosting Offense

0:00On March 31st, the Denver Broncos just landed a game-changer by trading for wide receiver Jalen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. General manager George Patton couldn't hide his hype at the NFL's league meeting in Phoenix this week, calling Waddle one of the league's most explosive playmakers. The deal cost in Verbick, their 2026 first-round pick at 30th overall, plus a third-rounder that year. They also swapped fourth-round picks, which bumped up Denver's spot-a-bit. Patton broke it down smooth, saying Waddle levels up their already strong receiver room, opens lanes for the run game, and boosts everyone around him. It's the kind of fit that clicks right away. Now with quarterback Bo Nick's under-center, Waddle brings that missing spark, Nick's hasn't had yet. The Broncos see him meshing perfectly with the crew. As the off-season rolls on, Denver's locked in and building momentum for what's next on the field.