**Jaylen Waddle enters the 2026 season as the featured wide receiver for the Denver Broncos following an offseason trade from the Miami Dolphins that sent multiple draft picks, including a first-round selection, to Miami.** In his new role under Sean Payton, Waddle is expected to line up across the formation and serve as the primary target for quarterback Bo Nix in a pass-oriented offense that ranked among the league leaders in attempts the prior year. His 2025 output with Miami (64 receptions, 910 yards, 6 touchdowns in 16 games) reflected a secondary role behind Tyreek Hill, but earlier seasons showed 1,000-plus yard potential when featured more prominently. Training camp reports highlighted strong chemistry with Nix and versatility, though minor tightness limited some early work. Durability concerns from prior nagging injuries remain a key variable alongside competition from Courtland Sutton and others for targets in a deep receiving room. The Week 1 matchup against Kansas City offers an early test of volume in a projected competitive game.