Waddle in Miami

In 2021, the rookie Waddle had the best fantasy season of his career averaging 15.5 FPts/G. He continued to produce solid numbers for the next two seasons - 15.4 and 14.2 FPts/G. But by 2024, Waddle was resigned to being the No.2 guy behind trade acquisition Tyreek Hill. That, and inferior quarterback play, left the former Alabama first-round selection struggling in both 2024 (58-744-2) and last season (64-910-6). Despite the numbers, Waddle never seemed to lose speed and continued to be durable (has never played less than 14 games in any season).

Miami without Waddle

There couldn't be a worse move for new starting quarterback Malik Willis. With Hill released in February and now Waddle shipped off to Colorado in March, the Dolphins are left without a No.1 receiver. The best of what they currently have on their roster is Malik Washington, who had his best season in 2025… 46-317-3. The good news is this draft is loaded with wide receiver talent, but if the Dolphins don't use a Day 1 pick to get one of the best ones (they currently own pick No.11 and No.30), Willis' fantasy value should take a significant hit.

Also of concern, without any downfield receiving threat, the yards could be a little tougher to get for the only remaining Miami weapon - De'Von Achane. He was a top-five running back in 2025, producing 20.2 FPts/G both on the ground and through the air. Dynasty owners should be a little concerned, but hold any final decisions until after the draft in April and perhaps as late as after the June 1st deadline.

Denver with Waddle

At first glance, it seems to be an overcrowded wide receiver room. But the addition of Waddle, will be the reliable speed guy they have been missing. The Broncos have been using Marvin Mims (37-322-1) or Troy Franklin (65-709-6) in the role, but neither have proven to be enough of a threat to take the pressure off star wideout Courtland Sutton. The Broncos needed more. Waddle was a 4.37 40 guy when he first arrived in the NFL and still has the quickness. He has the ability to spread a defense and should fit well across the line from a great "50-50 ball" receiver like Sutton (74-1017-7). Pat Bryant and Franklin figure to be the two primary backups and Mims as the kick returner and fifth receiver.

Conclusions

This transaction, though Denver likely "paid" too much for Waddle, will be a success if the team takes that last step to get to the Super Bowl. Head coach Sean Payton continues to bring in weapons to surround his young and improving QB - Bo Nix. With Sutton and Waddle, the Broncos could have two 1,000-yard receivers, considering Nix has averaged almost 600 passing attempts per season in his two seasons and threw a league-leading 612 times last year. Add tight end Evan Engram and a pair of solid running backs in J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey and this offense, which was middle-of-the-pack in 2025 (23.6 ppg) could be very good. With their elite defense (ranking third yielding just 18.3 ppg), it might just be good enough to get them a ring in 2026.