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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Chest injury confirmed

  Rotowire Oct 25, 2026

  Waddle didn't return to Sunday's 30-16 win over the Cardinals due to a chest injury, Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post reports. Waddle went to the locker room in the fourth quarter, and the Broncos confirmed shortly before the end of the game that he was dealing with a chest injury. Sunday's injury could be an aggravation of the chest injury that bothered Waddle in practice leading up to the game. Waddle's likely to pop up on the injury report as the Broncos prepare for a Week 8 rematch with the Chiefs, who defeated Denver in Week 1. He finished with four catches for 48 yards on seven targets against the Cardinals.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Exits in fourth quarter

  Rotowire Oct 25, 2026

  Waddle (undisclosed) headed to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports. Waddle had his practice reps limited leading up to the game due to a chest injury. He was grabbing at his chest/shoulder area prior to exiting, per Gabriel, suggesting Waddle may have aggravated the injury as he went to the ground to avoid a fumble on a botched reverse. Prior to getting hurt, Waddle caught four of seven targets for 48 yards.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Cleared for Week 7

  Rotowire Oct 23, 2026

  Waddle (chest) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Arizona. Waddle already confirmed that he'll play. He upgraded to full practice participation Friday after being limited earlier in the week. Waddle has a target share of 22 percent and an air-yardage share of 35 percent, but he's averaging just 38.0 receiving yards per game in a struggling Denver offense.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Expects to play Sunday

  Rotowire Oct 23, 2026

  Waddle (chest) said he is good to go for Sunday's game at Arizona after being listed as a limited practice participant the previous two days, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. It remains to be seen if Waddle will duck an injury designation, but he left no doubt that he expects to play.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Logs limited practice Thursday

  Rotowire Oct 22, 2026

  Waddle (chest) remained a limited participant in Thursday's practice. With back-to-back limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, Waddle appears to at least have a good chance to play through the issue Sunday against Arizona. Waddle has been one of the more disappointing early-round fantasy picks through six weeks, collecting just 22 catches for 228 yards and one touchdown on 38 targets across six games.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Tending to chest injury

  Rotowire Oct 21, 2026

  Waddle was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Waddle missed a brief spell in last Thursday's win against the Seahawks due to a shoulder injury, finishing Week 6 with four catches (on seven targets) for 24 yards. Almost one week later, he's tending to a chest issue, meaning his status will be watched closely as the weekend draws closer.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Back in Thursday's game

  Rotowire Oct 15, 2026

  Waddle suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Seahawks but was able to return, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post and Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com report. Now that he's back after missing a handful of minutes of game action, Waddle will look to add to his two catches (on five targets) for 15 yards.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)

  Rotowire Oct 14, 2026

  It was a disappointing performance for Waddle in Week 5 at the Chargers, in what has become a frustrating season so far. Against Los Angeles, Waddle was limited to two catches for 19 yards on five targets. He has now scored 6.4 PPR points or less in three of five games, but this felt like the biggest letdown of the season. I was hoping that, with Sean Payton taking over play-calling duties against the Chargers, Waddle would be heavily featured, but that didn't happen. Maybe it's a Bo Nix problem, and he's reluctant to hyper-target his No. 1 receiver. Maybe Payton just doesn't trust Waddle. Or maybe Waddle isn't getting open. He's only averaging 6.2 targets per game, and I'd love to see him get more chances to succeed. For now, heading into a tough matchup against Seattle in Week 6, Waddle should be considered just a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Makes just two catches Sunday

  Rotowire Oct 11, 2026

  Waddle corralled two of five targets for 19 yards and also had a nine-yard carry during Sunday's 23-17 road win against the Chargers. Waddle has hit once (8-138-0 on 10 targets in Week 2 against the Jaguars) and otherwise hasn't done much (10-66-1 on 21 targets) in his other four appearances in his first campaign with the Broncos. It didn't help any of Denver's skill-position players that QB Bo Nix's 27 passes went for only 123 yards, and a quick turnaround to face the Seahawks defense Thursday isn't a recipe for Waddle or any of his teammates to turn around their fortunes to begin the 2026 season.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Ready to go for Week 4

  Rotowire Oct 4, 2026

  Waddle (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Following the Broncos' Week 3 win over the Rams, Waddle was spotted with his walking boot on his right foot, but he wasn't inhibited by the injury during Week 4 prep. He was a full participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, clearing the way for him to head into the weekend without a designation. Waddle isn't expected to face any restrictions with his snaps Sunday.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Spotted at practice Wednesday

  Rotowire Sep 30, 2026

  Waddle (leg) was on the field Wednesday for the start of the Broncos' practice session, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. Following Sunday's 30-26 win over the Rams, Waddle was spotted wearing a walking boot on his right foot. His presence on the field begin Week 4 prep suggests he might have been wearing the boot as a precaution, but fantasy managers will nonetheless want to track Waddle's practice activity leading up to this weekend's game in San Francisco. Through his first three contests with the Broncos, Waddle has recorded 11 catches for 150 yards on 20 targets while carrying once for a 14-yard gain.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Breakout performance in Week 2 win

  Rotowire Sep 20, 2026

  Waddle brought in eight of 10 targets for 138 yards in the Broncos' 20-13 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. After a completely non-descript Broncos debut in Week 1, Waddle bounced back with a signature performance in Denver's come-from-behind victory. The veteran wideout led his team in all of receptions, receiving yards and targets by a wide margin, and the highlight of his afternoon was a spectacular 49-yard contested catch early in the second quarter that took the ball down to the Jaguars' one-yard line. The caliber of performance was emblematic of why the Broncos traded for Waddle this offseason, and it may serve as a launchpad for his role in the offense moving forward.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Nearly blanked in Broncos debut

  Rotowire Sep 14, 2026

  Waddle brought in one of three targets for two yards in the Broncos' 31-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night. Waddle's regular-season Broncos debut was as miserable as his final line suggests, as the prominent offseason addition finished last in receptions and yards among Denver players that recorded at least one catch. One of the two targets Waddle couldn't corral was a key third-down drop early in the third quarter, although he was hardly the only underwhelming component of a pass-catching corps that produced a modest 131 total receiving yards. More productive performances are surely ahead for Waddle and the Broncos' air attack, with the first opportunity for atonement coming in a Week 2 home showdown against the Jaguars on Sunday.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: May play Friday

  Rotowire Aug 21, 2026

  Waddle is in uniform for Friday's preseason game versus the Packers, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports. After dealing with muscle tightness in his leg in early August, Waddle got back on the practice field Monday and progressed to team drills one day later. With his health seemingly not in question, he's poised to see his first game action with QB Bo Nix after Denver traded for the wide receiver's services back in March.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: In full pads for practice Tuesday

  Rotowire Aug 18, 2026

  Waddle (leg) is in full pads for Tuesday's practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Things continue to be on the upswing for Waddle, who had been dealing with muscle tightness in his leg since early August. The prized offseason acquisition practiced Monday and is now going to work in full pads Tuesday. His status for Denver's upcoming preseason game against Green Bay on Friday is uncertain, but it's clear that Waddle is making progress toward being ready for the regular season.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Returns to practice Monday

  Rotowire Aug 17, 2026

  Waddle (leg) took part in Monday's practice, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports. Waddle exited practice on Wednesday, Aug. 5 due to muscle tightness in his leg and didn't mix back into drills before sitting out Friday's preseason game in Atlanta. Monday's appearance for the biggest newcomer to the Broncos offense this offseason is welcome news for QB Bo Nix and company, but it's unclear how much work Waddle was able to handle. Waddle's next chance for exhibition action if Fridays versus the Packers.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Not suited up Friday

  Rotowire Aug 14, 2026

  Waddle (leg) isn't slated to play in Friday's preseason contest in Atlanta, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports. Waddle initially exited an Aug. 5 practice session early due to muscle tightness, and while he got rid of the sleeve on his left leg this past Saturday, he has yet to mix back into drills in the meantime. As a result, his first taste of game action as a Bronco will have to wait until at least next Friday against the Packers. Once Waddle is healthy, he's set to form a top WR duo in Denver with Courtland Sutton for QB Bo Nix.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Still not practicing

  Rotowire Aug 11, 2026

  Waddle, who has been dealing with muscle tightness, didn't participate in practice Tuesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. Waddle was present for Tuesday's session but didn't work into team drills. The former Dolphin remains day-to-day ahead of Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons, but given that he hasn't practiced since last Wednesday, it's increasingly likely he'll be sidelined for that contest.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Present for practice without helmet

  Rotowire Aug 6, 2026

  Waddle, who left Wednesday's practice with muscle tightness, is present for Thursday's session but appears to be an observer, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports. Per Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette, while the wideout was spotted during the initial portion of practice Thursday, he wasn't wearing his helmet, then subsequently worked on a side field. Still, Waddle's presence, in any capacity, suggests that Wednesday's muscle tightness isn't a concerning issue and that he should be considered day-to-day for now.

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• Broncos' Jaylen Waddle: Opens up cap space

  Rotowire Mar 24, 2026

  Waddle agreed to terms Tuesday on a restructured contract with the Broncos that converts $15.4 million of his 2026 option bonus into a signing bonus, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Waddle's restructure opens up significant cap space for Denver. The Broncos acquired Waddle from Miami on March 17, and the 27-year-old wideout's explosiveness and athleticism should make him a dangerous 1-2 downfield punch alongside Courtland Sutton for quarterback Bo Nix in 2026. Head coach Sean Payton has praised Waddle's "grit" and "high, high [competitiveness]," as Andrew Mason of 104.3 The Fan reports.

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