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Report: Broncos Land Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle in Blockbuster Trade

The Denver Broncos are acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins in a massive trade reported on Tuesday. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Broncos are sending three draft picks — first, third- and fourth-rounders — to the Dolphins in exchange for Waddle and a fourth-round selection.

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Denver Broncos trade for Jaylen Waddle During 2026 NFL Offseason

The Denver Broncos have been relatively quiet throughout the 2026 NFL free agency period. After making the AFC Championship Game and being the number-one seed in the conference, the team fell short.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / March 17

'That's an absurd level of arrogance' - Prominent national media outlet just went scorched earth on the Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos are hearing some noise due to their inactivity during the first wave of NFL free agency. Denver, so far, hasn't signed an outside free agent, despite entering the offseason needing to add a playmaker.

Denver Broncos News / The SportsRush / March 17

Broncos Legend Aqib Talib Hints the Team Is Set to Make a Major Offensive Move

The 2026 free agency period has started, and teams like the Dolphins, Giants, and Titans have made significant outside signings. So have most other teams.

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How many of the active NFL players to catch multiple touchdowns in the same game at least five times can you name in five minutes?

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Details Emerge on Broncos' Extension for LB Justin Strnad: Grade

The Denver Broncos' approach to free agency this year has been unusual. They're yet to sign an outside free agent, though they've re-signed 17 of their own players.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / March 17

Former Broncos star may have just spilled the beans on big-time move that Denver is planning to make

The Denver Broncos haven't made any big moves during the first week of NFL free agency. Denver, in fact, hasn't signed an outside free agent, opting instead to re-sign several of their in-house pending free agents.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 16

Aqib Talib’s Cryptic Prediction Hints at Big Broncos Addition

The Denver Broncos have been oddly quiet since free agency started a week ago. The Broncos remain the only NFL team yet to sign an outside free agent. But according to former Pro Bowl cornerback Aqib Talib, the Broncos will acquire an explosive playmaker for Bo Nix at some point before the season.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / March 16

Broncos Eyeing Tight End Depth?

At the moment, the Broncos are set to return much of their same offensive skill players from 2025. However, if the front office has its way, that grouping will ultimately feature some new faces.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 16

Broncos' Free Agency: What They Got Right — and What They Missed So Far

It's safe to say that nobody saw the Denver Broncos' initial approach to free agency coming. That's why it's called unprecedented, after all. Not only

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / March 16

National media outlet says the Denver Broncos have 'openly called their shot' during NFL free agency

The Denver Broncos haven't been very active in NFL free agency -- they've yet to sign an outside free agent -- but that doesn't mean the franchise is slacking this offseason.

NFL News / NHANFL / March 16

Pat Surtain II Fires Back After Jaylen Waddle Claims He’d ‘Destroy’ Him in the Ring

DENVER — Pat Surtain II is having a massive week. The Denver Broncos’ lockdown corner watched his $17 million salary for 2027 become fully guaranteed on Saturday, but the financial win hasn’t stopped him from catching heat from an old friend.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Riley Moss News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 16

Broncos CB Riley Moss Earns Significant Performance Bonus

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss has been awarded a $1.136 million performance-based bonus for the 2025 NFL season, the 12th-most among all eligible players, league spokesperson Brian McCarthy reported Monday.

David Njoku News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 16

Insider: Broncos Still Exploring TE Market, David Njoku on Radar

The Denver Broncos haven't signed an outside free agent yet, but they've been interested in several players who have gone on to sign elsewhere. The latest, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, was tight end Dallas Goedert, whose situation the Broncos monitored up until the Philadelphia Eagles ultimately re-signed him.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 16

Ranking Broncos' Offseason Moves So Far, from Best to Worst

The second week of NFL free agency kicked off on Monday, and the Denver Broncos still haven't signed an outside player. While everyone scratches their heads at the Broncos' unprecedented approach, it's not as if they've sat on their hands.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / March 16

NFL insider says Denver Broncos may not be done addressing a key position in free agency

The Denver Broncos entered the offseason with the expectation that the franchise would add a difference-maker at either tight end, wide receiver, or running back.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Pro Football Focus leaves no doubt how they feel about the Denver Broncos' free agency moves

The Denver Broncos haven't had an active start to free agency, outside of re-signing a couple of their pending free agents. Denver finished the 2025 season with the best record in the AFC, so it's not a total shock that they're looking to "run it back", for the most part, in 2026.

Adam Trautman News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 16

Broncos Give TE Adam Trautman a Raise: Contract Details & Grade

The Denver Broncos have taken a controversial approach to free agency, raising eyebrows across the NFL. Denver is the only NFL team yet to sign an outside free agent.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 16

Broncos’ Pat Surtain II reacts to Jaylen Waddle claiming he’d ‘beat the f**k outta him’

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II is breathing a little easier these days, especially after his $17 million of his salary for 2027 was fully guaranteed on Saturday.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 14

3 Broncos Free Agents Who Could Still Re-Sign With Denver

As the Denver Broncos prepared for free agency, with 21 players set to hit the open market, they decided to bring back 16 of them back , along with cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian, who they placed a second-round tender on as a restricted free agent.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 14

Biggest mistake Broncos made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency

The 2026 NFL free agency period opened with the kind of fireworks that make this league a year-round spectacle. We saw landscape-shifting trades, massive contracts handed out to premier edge rushers like Trey Hendrickson, and offensive weapons finding new homes to tilt the balance of power.