Jaylen Waddle enters the 2026 season as the Denver Broncos’ clear top wide receiver after an offseason trade from the Dolphins, where he posted 64 receptions for 910 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2025. In Sean Payton’s scheme with quarterback Bo Nix, Waddle is expected to line up across formations and serve as the primary target, leveraging his speed and intermediate-route prowess to potentially increase red-zone opportunities compared to prior years sharing targets with Tyreek Hill. Competing receivers like Courtland Sutton provide depth but limited direct overlap, while Waddle’s camp and preseason performance have fueled optimism for elevated volume. Historical production has hovered around 4–8 touchdowns annually, with outcomes dependent on offensive efficiency, injury avoidance, and how quickly chemistry develops in a new system facing a challenging early schedule.