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After the Dolphins traded Jaylen Waddle to Denver for a package that included a first-round pick, center Aaron Brewer said his first reaction was disbelief and that he was shook, but he quickly framed it as a chance to push the team forward, see who steps up in the WR room, and embrace the rebuild while remaining hopeful for a near-term extension.
NFL.com’s GMFB-based look at the 2026 draft assigns a single priority for every AFC club: Bills should chase a primary receiver, Dolphins add another pillar, Patriots reinforce the defensive trenches, Jets land more weapons, Ravens and Bengals bolster trench play and defense, Browns keep building the offense, Steelers add an extra offensive-tackle option, Texans target a wide receiver, Colts shore up linebacker, Jaguars add a running back, Titans seek an edge, Broncos pursue a running back, Chiefs upgrade at cornerback (and then OL), Raiders add more weapons, and Chargers target another receiver.
Miami Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan says the team plans to extend running back De’Von Achane, center Aaron Brewer and inside linebacker Jordyn Brooks, with Achane prioritized as a building block. The club may seek additional draft capital amid a rebuild, and recent contract restructurings tied to Jaylen Waddle’s trade are part of the cap strategy, while Brooks has drawn interest but remains under consideration.
After a six-year Dolphins stint defined by injuries and a late-season benching for Quinn Ewers, Tua Tagovailoa joined the Falcons; in his introductory remarks he defended his health, but observers point to a marked decline in mobility and production, fueling doubt about whether he can regain starting-caliber form.
Ex-Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, in his introductory remarks with the Atlanta Falcons, described last season as 'unique' and blamed 'player-to-coach' issues rather than only on-field problems, underscoring why Miami moved on after a high-cost contract; the piece argues his leadership and public messaging mattered almost as much as play, while noting his rocky finish and that Atlanta now offers him a fresh chance to reboot his career.
Tua Tagovailoa, now with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal, said he wasn’t satisfied with his play in his final Dolphins season and spoke cryptically about the team’s issues, calling them “unique” and avoiding specifics while signaling a fresh start with Atlanta and focusing on playing well this season after passing his physical.
Tagovailoa told reporters that 2025 with the Dolphins was “unique” and not up to the level of his play in the prior years, acknowledging he didn’t play well. He has moved on to the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal and will compete for the starting job, with his time in Miami marked by injuries, limited playoff success (one Pro Bowl in six seasons) and internal tensions; a 2027 free agency looms as his new chapter begins.
Tua Tagovailoa acknowledged that last season didn’t meet his standards after a career-high 15 interceptions that led to him being benched, and the Dolphins’ release. He signed a modest deal with the Falcons and is hopeful for a fresh start and continued improvement, saying the best football is still ahead of him.
Denver reportedly weighed several routes— including a Rashid Shaheed free-agent option and a first-round pick—before pulling off a blockbuster trade: sending their 1st-, 3rd-, and 4th-round picks to Miami for Jaylen Waddle and the Dolphins’ 4th, a move aimed at upgrading Bo Nix’s supporting cast and keeping Denver in a Super Bowl window.
Denver acquired WR Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins in a deadline-era deal, sending a 2026 first-round pick plus third- and fourth-round picks in exchange and committing $68.6 million over three years (about $23 million per year). The move, paired with Bo Nix on a rookie contract, could unlock Denver’s offense as they navigate roughly $19 million in cap space. The trade continues Denver’s pattern of trading high draft capital for impact players (adding to notable past moves involving Elway, Zimmerman, Russell Wilson, and Sean Payton), with Waddle’s arrival potentially elevating the rest of the skill group.
After firing GM Chris Grier, the Dolphins orchestrated a blockbuster offseason trade that sent star WR Jaylen Waddle and the 111th pick to Denver in exchange for the 30th, 94th, and 134th picks, signaling a fresh rebuild under new leadership and a shift in Miami’s championship timeline.
Denver acquired Jaylen Waddle from Miami after a weeks-long, numbers-driven negotiation that matched Denver's championship push with Miami's rebuild. The Broncos traded a first-round pick and other draft considerations in exchange for Waddle and a fourth-rounder, while Miami moved Waddle for significant future draft capital. The deal was guided by extensive background research, mutual trust between the front offices, and intel from Waddle’s Alabama connections; Waddle provides immediate explosive potential for Payton’s offense, and Miami gains flexibility to accelerate its rebuild.
Dan Orlovsky pitches a bold idea for the Dolphins to draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson despite signing Malik Willis and moving off Tua, arguing the rookie could fit Miami’s offense and timeline; the take has sparked debate, with critics pointing to Willis’ limited pro experience and the roster’s many gaps, and some suggesting a veteran QB instead, underscoring Miami’s aggressive, high-risk approach to overhauling its quarterback room.
Trade chatter surrounds Dolphins star linebacker Jordyn Brooks as the Cowboys reportedly weigh a high-end LB; Miami may seek cap space and draft capital, Brooks led the NFL in tackles and earned first-team All-Pro, but his contract year and long-term plans will determine whether a deal materializes.
Kyle Dvorchak's 2026 NFL Mock Draft 2.0, released after free agency reshaped the board, has the Dolphins addressing their WR need by selecting Jordyn Tyson at No. 11 (in a scenario that followed a hypothetical Jaylen Waddle trade), with the rest of the first round featuring a mix of quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive tackles and defensive playmakers for teams like the Jets, Cardinals, Titans and Browns.