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Just days after returning to practice from a leg injury, Jaylen Waddle is already starring again. Broncos beat reporter Zac Stevens said Bo Nix hit Waddle for a 60-yard touchdown, and Sean Payton added afterward that Waddle is “doing good.”

Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle returned to practice Monday after missing 11 days with what HC Sean Payton called tightness in his left leg. Waddle wore a sleeve on that leg, per DNVR's Zac Stevens, but still participated in full-team work. Stevens added, "It did not seem like he had any limitations."

Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle is expected back in 4-5 days, HC Sean Payton said Thursday. Waddle went down with what Payton called a "strain" in Wednesday's practice. Payton didn't give any other details, but Waddle had a sleeve on his left leg on Thursday.

Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle left practice early yesterday with a left leg injury (“muscle tightness” according to HC Sean Payton). The good news is that Waddle was on the sideline during practice today in a jersey and shorts. But, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports recorded a video of the bad news. Waddle had his left leg in a sleeve and was walking with a slight limp. The injury could still be minor, but it gives us some useful information.

Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle left Wednesday's practice early with an apparent lower-body injury and did not return. HC Sean Payton said the receiver is "expected to be fine," according to Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com. He attributed the issue to "muscle tightness."

Broncos HC Sean Payton said Saturday that he expects QB Bo Nix (ankle) to be cleared “full speed by training camp.” Nix should also participate in June minicamp.

The Dolphins are sending WR Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos, according to multiple reports. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Miami will also send the 11th pick of Round 4 in this year's draft, while getting back first-, third-, and fourth-round picks this year. Each of the picks Denver's sending sits 30th in that round. Waddle spent his first five seasons with the Dolphins after arriving as the sixth-overall pick in 2021. He set a then-record for a rookie with 104 receptions in 2021 and topped out at 1,356 receiving yards in Year 2.

The Dolphins are signing QB Malik Willis to a 3-year, $67.5 million deal with $45 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Willis' $22.5 million average annual salary ranks 21st among QBs. It's a reasonable deal for an unproven player who carries a wide range of outcomes.

The Dolphins announced that they will release QB Tua Tagovailoa at the start of the new league year this week. The move will cost Miami an NFL-record $99 million in dead money, split over this season and next. The Fins are hitting the 'reset' button under new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and HC Jeff Hafley, cutting Tagovailoa and WR Tyreek Hill, among others, this offseason.

It seemed immediately after Week 18 that Miami would proceed with HC Mike McDaniel in place. But that changed Thursday when the team fired him. That move follows the in-season ouster of GM Chris Grier. McDaniel spent the past four years at the Dolphins helm after one year as 49ers OC and four others as run-game coordinator.

Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (ribs) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Patriots. Miami’s WR corps for this one: Malik Washington, Theo Wease, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Cedrick Wilson, and Tahj Washington. TE Greg Dulcich has a chance to lead the team in targets today.

Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (ribs) is not expected to play vs. the Patriots today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. RB De'Von Achane (shoulder), who's listed as doubtful, is also expected to miss. And TE Darren Waller (groin) has already been ruled out. Expect a run-centric game plan for at least however long the Fins can keep this one close. WR Malik Washington and TE Greg Dulcich are the team's best target bets.

Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (ribs) is listed as questionable for this weekend's game vs. the Patriots. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. We're expecting Waddle to suit up on Sunday, but the rib injury and a meaningless game for Miami adds obvious risk to his fantasy profile. He finished catch-less on a 26% snap rate last week.

Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (ribs) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. That should have him on track to play vs. the Patriots this weekend, but we'll see how Waddle is listed on Friday's final injury report.

Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (ribs) did not practice on Wednesday. He played very little in the second half of last week's game vs. the Buccaneers and is uncertain for Sunday's finale vs. the Patriots. We'll update Waddle's status again tomorrow.