Broncos' Jaylen Waddle Trade Keeps Looking Better

News ArticlePublishedJul 16, 2026 at 02:52 PM EDTThe Denver Broncos knew they needed to give their offense a little more electricity.They had a strong foundation, but something was missing. The running game was built around a committee approach, and behind Courtland Sutton, the receiver room didn't exactly scream matchup nightmare. That is where the Jaylen Waddle trade starts to make a whole lot of sense.USA Today's Nick Brinkerhoff called it a great move, saying that "Waddle fits that mold perfectly," and it's hard to argue with the logic. Sean Payton has always been at his best when he has players who can create problems in space, and Waddle is basically designed to make defensive coordinators uncomfortable.Denver didn't need another receiver who simply runs routes and hopes the quarterb