Jaylen Waddle enters the 2026 season with the Denver Broncos after an offseason trade from the Dolphins that sent him to pair with quarterback Bo Nix under head coach Sean Payton’s scheme. The 27-year-old wideout posted six receiving touchdowns in 2025 while catching 64 passes for 910 yards, continuing a pattern of 2-to-8 touchdowns across his prior five NFL campaigns. In Denver, Waddle is expected to line up across multiple spots and handle significant targets in an offense that projects to feature him as a primary option alongside Courtland Sutton and others, leveraging his strength on intermediate routes. His Week 1 debut produced just one reception for two yards with a notable drop, but Payton has signaled plans for greater involvement. No current injury concerns appear on official reports, though historical issues with ribs, shoulder, and knee have occasionally limited availability. The Broncos’ passing attack and red-zone usage will largely determine Waddle’s touchdown total over the 17-game schedule.