Broncos trade
Definition
A player transaction or exchange involving the Denver Broncos, the professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado, competing in the NFL.
Specifically, the blockbuster March 2026 deal where the Broncos acquired star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and a fourth-round draft pick from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for their first-round, third-round, and fourth-round picks, positioning them as apparent winners ahead of the NFL Draft.
Examples
The Broncos trade for Waddle turned heads faster than a rookie QB's first interception.
After the Broncos trade, Miami fans are left picking up seashells while Denver dreams of orange confetti.
Sean Payton pulled off the Broncos trade like a magician swapping a rabbit for a Ferrari.
Social media exploded over the Broncos trade, with analysts debating if it was genius or just expensive window shopping.