Waddle Trade Sets New WR Trade Benchmark

0:00For the NFL, it's March 18th, here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. NFL free agency is winding down, but trades are heating up. Why receiver Jalen Wato just got dealt from the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. Miami, in the middle of a rebuild, shipped out the 2021 6 overall draft pick for a first-round selection at 30th overall end. 2026, a third-rounder at 94th and a fourth-round pick swap. This deal sets a new benchmark for wide receiver trades this off-season, earlier DJ. More move from Chicago to Buffalo for a second-round pick, while Michael Pittman Jr. went from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh for just a sixth-rounder. Wattles' higher-pricetag reflects his strong production as a top-number-two receiver. We can see this as a signal for teams like the New England Patriots, who need receiver help after reaching the Super Bowl last year. New England has been chasing Philadelphia Eagle Star AJ Brown, a 27-year-old with proven

1:04number one skills. Wattles, a year younger but less consistent, fetched a hefty haul so Brown could command even more. The Patriots already made moves this off-season. They released Defon Diggs, their top receiver from 2025, and signed former Green Bay White out Romeo Dubs to a four-year, 68-million-dollar deal. They also have versatile pieces like Keishan Booth, Mac Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Demario Douglas ready to step up. Still, interesting Brown lingers, especially after June 1st when his contract gets easier to trade. New England's front office knows adding a elite talent like him would boost their offense, but it won't come cheap based on Tuesday's market reset. Be in and sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. No ear buds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound.