Broncos Trade for Waddle, Tight End Still Top Need

0:00On March 18th, the Denver Broncos pulled off a big trade this week, acquiring wide receiver Jalen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. They sent over a first-round pick at 30th overall, a third-rounder at 94th, and a fourth-rounder at 130 in exchange for. Waddle plus a fourth-round pick at 111. Waddle is set to take his physical in Denver today. Even with this splashy move, the Broncos have more roster gaps to fill before the 2026 season. ESPN analyst Jeff Legwald highlighted Titan as their top remaining need, saying it's hard to see a clear upgrade path without spending a high. Draft pick there. The team has resigned Adam Tropman to a three-year deal. Nate Adkins and Lucas Crowell to one-year contracts, and they have Evan Ingram on the roster. Last season, though, their Titans managed just three touchdowns combined, with no one averaging over 9.8 yards per catch. After giving up that first-rounder, Denver's earliest pick in the 2026 draft drops to 60 second overall, late in the second round.

1:02That puts the top-tied-in prospect, Oregon's Kenyans Sedique, likely out of reach since he's projected in the top-20. A recent CBS Sports mock draft suggests Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers could be a smart fit at that spot. The 6.4, 240-pound Titan had a strong two-years with 111 catches, 1,407 yards, and 9 scores. As the Broncos keep building, eyes will be on how they address this key position next.