Broncos land Jaylen Waddle in blockbuster trade: Examining Denver's Super Bowl window, rest of AFC West
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By Tyler Sullivan
Published on March 17, 2026.
The Denver Broncos have made a significant move by trading with the Miami Dolphins, securing Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster trade. The team traded away its first-round pick (No. 30 overall), third- and fourth-rounders to secure Waddle. This move signals that the Broncos believe their Super Bowl window is wide open, particularly as Bo Nix is currently playing on his rookie contract. The deal allows the team to make trades, as Nix's current salary is only 1.5% of Denver's salary cap, compared to players like Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert who are already playing on large extensions. However, the team's balance in the AFC West is also considered one of the more competitive divisions in the NFL.
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