Jaylen Waddle enters the 2026 season as the Broncos’ primary wide receiver after a March trade from Miami that sent draft picks to Denver. The 27-year-old Alabama product joins an offense under Sean Payton and quarterback Bo Nix that ranked among the league’s highest in passing attempts the prior year. Waddle’s 2025 output of 64 receptions for 910 yards and six touchdowns came in a run-heavy Dolphins scheme; analysts project increased targets and intermediate usage in Denver, where he is expected to line up across the formation and exploit his speed and route-running in the middle of the field. Week 1 at Kansas City offers an early test against a solid secondary, while the full 17-game schedule will hinge on Nix’s development, offensive line health, and Waddle’s availability after minor camp tightness. Trader sentiment reflects expectations of elevated volume relative to his prior role alongside Tyreek Hill.