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Colts and veteran cornerback Kenny Moore are exploring a trade ahead of the draft; Moore, 30, is under contract for 2026 with a restructuring that lowers his immediate cap hit and a pact that voids in 2027. A trade could create cap savings and help Indianapolis get younger at corner, potentially paving the way for Justin Walley to take over the slot.
Baltimore’s aborted deal to trade for Maxx Crosby — reportedly involving two first-round picks — was called unfortunate but will be handled with privacy and dignity; Sashi Brown stressed strong league relationships and said the decision wasn’t Crosby’s or the Raiders’ fault, with Baltimore moving on by pursuing other offseason options like Trey Hendrickson, while discussions continue about how trade timing affects salary-cap planning.
The 49ers have shown openness to trading Brandon Aiyuk, with no timetable to move him. After voiding the remaining guarantees on his contract, San Francisco is exploring a deal rather than releasing him. Kyle Shanahan stressed they’re not rushing a decision and aim to get fair value, noting Aiyuk’s knee injury limited him to seven games in 2025.
The Raiders pursued a trade that would have sent Maxx Crosby to the Ravens for two first-round picks, but the deal collapsed after Crosby’s knee injury; GM John Spytek says their relationship remains strong and signals Crosby could remain with Las Vegas in 2026.
ESPN reports the Ravens canceled a potential two-first-round-picks trade for Maxx Crosby after Crosby’s knee MRI raised durability questions, despite a general belief he could play in 2026; outside doctors weighed in, with the consensus that Crosby’s knee status created too much uncertainty, prompting the deal’s collapse. The piece notes Cowboys’ contemplation of a bid that didn’t materialize, Crosby’s disputed visit timeline, ESPN’s low free-agent ranking for Baltimore, potential WR targets, no fresh news on David Njoku, and a view that the Ravens remain playoff contenders in 2026.
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.
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.
SB Nation Reacts asks fans to grade the Miami Dolphins’ trade, sending Jaylen Waddle and a fourth-round pick to the Denver Broncos for a first-, third-, and fourth-round haul, a move framed as the start of a full roster rebuild ahead of the 2026 season.
The Denver Broncos traded for Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins, giving Bo Nix and new offensive coordinator Davis Webb a proven, versatile playmaker and signaling an all-in push to upgrade the offense under Sean Payton; Waddle's production and route efficiency are expected to lift the Broncos' passing game and strengthen the receiver corps alongside Sutton and others.
The Jets traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs as Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes rehabs a torn ACL from Week 15. Fields had signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Jets last offseason and will join a Chiefs team navigating Mahomes’ injury, after a Jets season that included a 3-14 finish, benching of Fields, and a No. 2 pick in the 2026 draft. Cap space stood at about $12.9M for KC and $40.8M for NYJ before the move, and Fields could start if Mahomes’ rehab delays his return.
Denver is obtaining Miami star Jaylen Waddle in a trade, sending the No. 30 first-round pick plus the 94th and 130th picks to the Dolphins for Waddle and Miami’s 111st fourth-rounder. Waddle, 27, had 910 yards and six touchdowns in 2025 and is under contract through 2028, giving Denver a dynamic playmaker to pair with Courtland Sutton and an upgraded receiving group. The move signals a bold shift in the Broncos’ offseason strategy and aims to strengthen Bo Nix’s passing attack, with Waddle traveling to Denver for a physical as the deal becomes official.
Denver traded for Miami star Jaylen Waddle for a 2026 first-round, a 2026 third-round and a 2026 fourth-round pick plus an extra 2026 fourth-round pick in this year’s draft, making Waddle the Broncos’ top target alongside Courtland Sutton as they push for a Super Bowl; Miami pivots to a rebuild with Hafley, Sullivan and Malik Willis at QB, and Denver will pay roughly $5 million of Waddle’s 2026 salary.
Miami traded receiver Jaylen Waddle to Denver for the 30th overall pick plus the Broncos’ third- and fourth-round picks, giving Miami two first‑round selections (11 and 30) and several other picks in this year’s draft. Waddle, a 2021 No. 6 overall pick, finishes with 373 catches, 5,039 yards and 26 TDs; his production declined over the last two seasons amid QB changes and Tyreek Hill’s presence. Miami plans to address WR in the draft with picks around 11 and 30, with targets such as Jordyn Tyson and Makai Lemon, as part of a broader veteran purge under new GM Jon‑Eric Sullivan. The Broncos will pay all future money owed to Waddle, including the 2026 salary.
The Denver Broncos traded three draft picks (Nos. 30, 94 and 130) to acquire Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins, receiving the 111th pick in the 2026 draft in return. Denver’s 2026 draft arsenal now includes picks #62 (2nd), #108 and #111 (4th), #170 (5th), and later selections (#246, #256, #257). Waddle has 373 catches for 5,039 yards and 26 TDs in five seasons, with strong yards-after-catch and first-down production, though recent years were hampered by quarterback play. The Dolphins absorbed significant dead money; Denver’s cap hit for Waddle is about $5 million in 2026, rising to $27 million in 2027 and $30 million in 2028, likely requiring contract adjustments. The move also leaves Denver without a first- and third-round pick this draft.