**Jaylen Waddle, acquired by the Denver Broncos in a March 2026 offseason trade from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for multiple draft picks, enters the 2026 regular season as a featured wide receiver in Sean Payton’s offense alongside quarterback Bo Nix and targets like Courtland Sutton.** He posted 910 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 16 games for Miami in 2025 after earlier career peaks exceeding 1,000 yards. Waddle has drawn praise for his route-running versatility and speed, with expectations he will line up across formations, though the Broncos’ depth chart creates target competition. His Week 1 debut yielded one catch for two yards in a loss to Kansas City, following a minor leg strain during training camp that briefly limited participation. The 27-year-old remains under contract through 2028, with the Broncos absorbing the deal. Factors such as Nix’s development, offensive line play, defensive schemes faced, and Waddle’s ability to build chemistry in a new system will shape his season-long yardage accumulation.