Broncos Addressed Need For Offensive Playmaker, But Still Have Glaring Hole At TE
The Denver Broncos have found its long-awaited offensive playmaker in WR Jaylen Waddle, but the team still desperately needs to address tight end.
The Denver Broncos set out to do one thing this offseason: add some offensive pop by bringing in a playmaker. And the Broncos did just that, acquiring star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and a fourth-round pick (No. 111) from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Denver’s 2026 first-, third- and fourth-round picks (No.
30, No. 94, No. 130).
Waddle, 27, is the dynamic big-play receiver the Broncos have been searching for since last year. He began his career with three straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons with the Dolphins, including a 1,356-yard effort in 2022 when he led the National Football League in yards per reception with 18. 1.
Waddle added eight touchdowns that season as well, showcasing his ability to take over games and be a reliable target for polarizing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. ESPN’s Jeff Legwold asked the question, did the Broncos hit their free agency goals? While the team spent the first week of free agency re-signing its players, Denver finally went out and made the splash trade to land Waddle, so the Broncos did accomplish what they set out to do.