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Miami Dolphins Trade Jaylen Waddle: 3 Draft Targets for New First-Round Pick

MIAMI — The Dolphins are tearing it down to the studs. On Wednesday, the front office sent shockwaves through the AFC by shipping star receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos for a haul of draft picks.

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Dolphins make clear statement about De’Von Achane trade

The Miami Dolphins may be shipping off many of their key assets on offense, but running back De’Von Achane is not likely to be one of them. Teams have called the Dolphins to inquire about Achane’s availability but have been told he will not be traded, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / March 18

Dolphins should reconsider stance on De'Von Achane

The Dolphins don't seem fully committed to any one strategy this offseason, with recent reports about the availability of Achane serving as another example of their convoluted approach.

Dolphins setting Malik Willis up for failure following Jaylen Waddle trade

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Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / March 18

De'Von Achane Trade Decision Emerges After Dolphins’ $175 Million Cap Problem

The Miami Dolphins entered the 2026 offseason facing a stark reality. A roster reset collided with a staggering financial picture, as more than $175 million in dead money reshaped the franchise’s direction.

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How many of the active NFL players to catch at least 100 passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

De'von Achane News / Field Level Media / March 18

Report: Dolphins' purge won't include RB De'Von Achane

The Miami Dolphins have informed suitors that running back De'Von Achane is not on the trading block, ESPN reported Wednesday. The Dolphins have overhauled

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / March 18

Dolphins Not Making RB De’Von Achane Available In Trades

A February report indicated neither Jaylen Waddle nor De’Von Achane were available, deeming both core players in Miami. The Dolphins have since moved Waddle, sending the 1,000-yard wide receiver to the Broncos for a package headlined by a first-round pick.

Miami Dolphins News / Total Apex Sports / March 18

Star Miami Dolphins Running Back De’Von Achane Not Expected To Be Traded This Offseason

If you’re a Miami Dolphins fan right now, checking your favorite sports app has probably become a downright hazardous activity. Over the past few weeks, the team’s front office has acted like a panicked fantasy football manager looking to blow up their roster on a Tuesday morning.

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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.

Miami Dolphins News / The Spun / March 18

Dolphins Make Decision On De'Von Achane After Trading Jaylen Waddle

The Miami Dolphins have already traded away Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos this week. Will they also move on from Pro Bowl running back De'Von Achane?

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There's a condition to trade for Dolphins' De'Von Achane

Several former Dolphins stars have already taken their talents and big cap hits elsewhere this offseason.

Dolphins setting Malik Willis up for failure following Jaylen Waddle trade

Trading for WR Jaylen Waddle will make Broncos offense more dynamic

Broncos QB Bo Nix should be biggest winner in Jaylen Waddle trade

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Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 18

Dolphins Rebuffing Trade Interest In RB De’Von Achane

According to Adam Schefter, the teams that are calling the Dolphins to inquire about a trade for RB De’Von Achane are being told he’s not available. After

Jaylen Waddle News / LWOSports.com / March 18

Five 2026 NFL Draft Targets for Miami Dolphins Post-Jaylen Waddle Trade

After trading Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos for a solid draft haul, the Miami Dolphins will now have two first-round picks with their own selection at 11 and Denver’s pick at 30.

Miami Dolphins News / Gridiron Heroics / March 18

Miami Dolphins Face Massive Salary Cap Deficit Entering the New League Year

The Miami Dolphins entered the 2026 league year carrying a financial burden unlike anything the franchise has faced before. More than $165 million of the team’s $301.2 million salary cap is now committed to players no longer on the roster, a number that climbed further Tuesday after the trade of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / March 18

Will Miami Look to Trade Achane, Brooks, or Brewer?

Will Miami Look to Trade Achane, Brooks, or Brewer? Well, Jaylen Waddle has been traded to the Denver Broncos, and the question many Miami Dolphins fans are now asking is, who will be traded away next?

Miami Dolphins News / Total Apex Sports / March 17

The Miami Dolphins Are Tearing It All Down This Offseason

If you are a Miami Dolphins fan, you might want to look away. Or at least put your credit card back in your wallet. The team’s accounting department is officially in panic mode.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / March 17

The Miami Dolphins' Rebuild Dooms 2026 Fantasy Football Outlook

This is what a full rebuild looks like, even if the front office would rather call it something more appealing. The Miami Dolphins released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, cut wideout Tyreek Hill, signed QB Malik Willis, and now have traded WR Jaylen Waddle to Denver.

Miami Dolphins News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Everyone thinks they know which player the Dolphins will trade next

The Miami Dolphins appear to be tearing down their roster, and everyone thinks they know who the next player to be traded might be. Many social media users predicted Tuesday that running back De’Von Achane will be next out the door from Miami.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / March 17