Broncos get first glimpse of Jaylen Waddle’s speed at OTAs

Krdo · Jun 04, 2026 · 469 words · By Dylan Foreman

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Broncos get first glimpse of Jaylen Waddle’s speed at OTAs ENGLEWOOD, Colo.

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What happened

Broncos get first glimpse of Jaylen Waddle’s speed at OTAs ENGLEWOOD, Colo.

Why it matters

(KRDO) -- After a blockbuster offseason move that cost the Broncos three draft picks, all eyes are on one question: just how good is Jaylen Waddle?

Common ground

So far, early returns at OTAs are generating plenty of buzz.

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Claim 1: “quarterback Bo Nix, who was present at OTAs but did not participate in team drills after coming back from ankle surgery in the offseason”

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Multiple sources (Yahoo Sports, KUSA-TV, and Denver Gazette via web search) report that Bo Nix returned to practice but was limited to individual drills and did not participate in team drills due to recovery from surgery.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Denver Broncos' 56th in the National Football League (NFL) and its 66th overall. It is also the team's fifth under the leadership of general manager George Paton, its fourth un…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Denver_Broncos_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Denver Broncos' upcoming 57th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 67th overall. It will also be the team's sixth under the leadership of general manager George …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Denver_Broncos_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Caushaud Lyons (born January 3, 1993) is an American former professional football defensive end. He played college football at Tusculum.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caushaud_Lyons

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Claim 2: “Five of the team’s first six games come against playoff teams from last season”

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The provided evidence includes a general NFL schedule link and a 2014 schedule, but no specific 2026 schedule data that confirms the strength of the first six opponents.

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web search NEUTRAL — View the full current NFL schedule for the season. Get tickets, hotel reservations, kickoff times, matchups, TV channels, streaming and game details for every game every week.Denver Broncos Team Logo …
https://www.nfl.com/schedules

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web search NEUTRAL — The Denver Broncos have made a huge splash this offseason in their attempt to bring championship football back to Denver.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1181224-denver-broncos-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — At San Diego: The Chargers, somewhat unexpectedly, made the playoffs last year, and they won a wild-card game before falling at Denver in the divisional round. San Diego and the Broncos split their tw…
https://www.docsports.com/2014/denver-broncos-opponents-sche…

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Claim 3: “former Miami Dolphins receiver”

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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm Jaylen Waddle played for the Miami Dolphins from 2021–2025 before joining the Broncos.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 season was the Miami Dolphins' 55th in the National Football League (NFL), their 59th overall, their ninth under general manager Chris Grier and their third under head coach Mike McDaniel. Th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Miami_Dolphins_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season marks the 57th year for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League (NFL) and their 61st season overall. It will also be the beginning of a new era under general manager Jon-Eri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Miami_Dolphins_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jaylen Waddle (born November 25, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crims…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaylen_Waddle

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Claim 4: “blockbuster offseason move that cost the Broncos three draft picks”

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Three independent web sources (AP, Boston.com, and another news report) confirm the Denver Broncos acquired Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins in exchange for three draft picks.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver. The Broncos compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) West divis…
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Claim 5: “running back room that features R.J. Harvey entering his second year, Jaleel McLaughlin and rookie Jonah Coleman”

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While sources confirm R.J. Harvey and Jonah Coleman are on the roster, one source explicitly states that Jaleel McLaughlin was traded to the Ravens, contradicting the claim that he is currently part of the running back room.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert "RJ" Harvey Jr. (born February 4, 2001) is an American professional football running back and kickoff returner for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RJ_Harvey

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Claim 6: “Running back J.K. Dobbins is working his way back from injury”

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Multiple sources confirm J.K. Dobbins suffered a foot injury requiring surgery in late 2025 and was working his way back to health for the 2026 season.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 16, 2026 ... Another year, another injury derailed J.K. Dobbins in 2025. After re-signing in Denver this offseason, Dobbins is out to prove last year's ...
https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-jk-dobbins-out-to-be-no-1-r…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 17, 2026 ... Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins is 'completely healthy' and ready for the 2026 season following last year's 'freak' injury, GM George Paton said.
https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/20…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 12, 2025 ... Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins will be placed on injured reserve with a foot injury that requires surgery and likely end his season, per ESPN sources.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DynastyFF/comments/1ouqkbc/jk_dobbi…

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