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Jaylen Waddle enters 2026 season with Denver Broncos after trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 12:32 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Jaylen Waddle enters 2026 season with Denver Broncos after trade

Summary

Jaylen Waddle joins the Denver Broncos for the 2026 season following a trade from the Miami Dolphins. Fantasy analysts place Waddle as the 30th overall player and the WR15, projecting 14.25 points per game. He enters an offense led by quarterback Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton, where he is expected to serve as a primary target alongside Courtland Sutton. Analysts anticipate Waddle will see an increase in targets and big-play opportunities compared to his previous seasons. Waddle has maintained a career record of surpassing 900 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns in most seasons, missing that threshold only once. The receiver is expected to play a featured role in the team's opening game.

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By the Numbers

•Jaylen Waddle enters his first season with the Denver Broncos.
•Analysts project 14.25 points per game for the wide receiver.
•Waddle joins an offense featuring quarterback Bo Nix and Courtland Sutton.
•The receiver has historically secured at least 900 yards and 4 touchdowns in most career seasons.
•Waddle is expected to feature as a primary receiving threat in the 2026 season opener.

Latest Updates

12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Waddle Fantasy Prediction 2026: Ranked 30th, Going at 49.6 ADP in Denver

What they're saying

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Jaylen Waddle has spent two seasons buried in an offense that could not get out of its own way. The talent never disappeared, but the production did, and the fantasy community has moved on accordingly.
— Yahoo Sports

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