Broncos Trade for Waddle, Sacrifice Draft Picks

0:00On March 18th, the Denver Broncos shook things up on Tuesday by trading for wide receiver Jalen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. They sent over their first round pick this year at the 30th overall spot, along with the third rounder and a fourth rounder, while picking up. Waddle and a fourth round selection in return. Earlier this week, the Broncos had stayed completely quiet since free agency kicked off, making them the only team without any outside additions. This blockbuster deal changes that, bolstering what was already a strong offense in the AFC. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the move, but it comes at a cost for the future. Denver now has no first round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, marking the third time in six years they've gone without one due to past trades. Like those for Russell Wilson and Sean Payton. After the dust settled, the Broncos 2026 draft haul looks like this, a second rounder at the 62nd overall pick, two. Fourth rounders at the 108th and 111st spots, a fifth rounder at the 170th and 3 7th round,

1:04picks. With fewer high picks to play with, the front office faces some tough choices heading into next year's draft in Pittsburgh, but bold trades like this. Know how quickly plans can shift.