Dolphins Trade Waddle, Rebuild Through Draft

0:00On March 17th, the Miami Dolphins traded wide receiver Jalen Waddle to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. In return, they got a 2026 first round pick at number 30, a 2026 third round pick, and a swap of 2026. Fourth round picks. This move continues their shift away from the high-flying 2023 offense. Earlier this week, new general manager John Erick Sullivan made it clear they're rebuilding through the draft. Almost everyone from that 2023 squad is gone now, including quarterback Tuha, Tagovae Loa, wide receiver Tyree Kill, coach Mike McDaniel, and many offensive linemen and coaches. Only right tackle Austin Jackson and running back to Vaughna Shane remain as key holdovers. Fans and analysts see this as a smart reset after the teams playoff struggles. That offense led the league in yards, but went one in six against good teams. Now Miami has seven picks in the first three rounds, next April, including two first rounders.

1:00It's a big change from the win-now approach that didn't deliver. Meanwhile, the dolphins are bolstering their offensive line, the strongest unit on the roster. They've restructured Jackson's deal, sign tackled John Marie Salier for right guard, and added depth like Charlie Heck. Centres Aaron Brewer and guards Jonas Aveinea and Patrick Paul return as starters. This rebuild promises a tougher, more balanced team focused on the trenches. Training camp will test if these pieces click, but the direction feels right for long term success. Made in AI.