Dolphins Could Replace Jaylen Waddle With Former Pro Bowl WR
Summary
The Miami Dolphins traded star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. The team drafted three new wide receivers in 2026 but may look to add veteran Deebo Samuel to strengthen their passing game for quarterback Malik Willis.Key Facts
- The Dolphins traded Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos weeks ago.
- Miami drafted Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell, and Kevin Coleman Jr. as wide receivers in the 2026 NFL draft.
- None of the drafted rookies are considered to be at Waddle’s level yet.
- The top wide receivers for Miami entering the season are mostly rookies plus Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, and Tutu Atwell.
- Miami’s new quarterback Malik Willis has a $67.5 million contract and is entering his first year as a starter.
- Former Pro Bowl receiver Deebo Samuel, age 30, is being considered as a potential veteran addition.
- Samuel had 72 receptions in 2025, his second-best career total.
- Samuel could play as the primary receiver for one year to support Willis and then move to a secondary role in 2027.
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