Inside the Shocking Trade Demands That Could Change Jaylen Waddle’s Future with the Dolphins

So here we are again, watching the Miami Dolphins tumble through another tough season—and as if a string of losses wasn’t enough, the ripple effects are shaking up the whole franchise. GM Will Grier’s exit feels like a delayed nod to years of faltering protection for Tua Tagovailoa, but now the real curveball: could Jaylen Waddle, the electrifying star many thought untouchable, actually be on the trading block? The Dolphins are playing hardball, demanding a steep price—“a 1-plus,” meaning a first-round pick and some extra goodies—but the big question is, who’s actually biting? Waddle’s talent is undeniable, yet the NFL landscape at this moment seems reluctant to fork over such a haul. Is Miami gearing up for a full teardown, or is this just a high-stakes poker bluff? Either way, the heat is rising in South Beach, making you wonder—how much longer can this saga keep its grip on football fans everywhere?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 26: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. — (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The Miami Dolphins lost another game.

GM Will Grier finally lost his job after years of failing to protect Tua Tagovailoa.

Now, there’s a chance that they will agree to move on from Jaylen Waddle.

Of course, it will take a lot for them to do so.

According to a report by ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Dolphins have some steep demands for their star pass catcher:

“For starters, the Dolphins are expected to ask for — in the words of a source — ‘a 1-plus’ in any potential trade for Waddle, meaning they believe they would have to receive a first-round draft pick plus other compensation. Even though Waddle might be the wide receiver who has drawn the most interest around the league ahead of the deadline, sources do not expect that a team will be willing to part with a first-round pick along with other compensation, even as attractive as Waddle is to multiple teams,” Schefter wrote.

The Dolphins took Waddle out of Alabama in the first round of the 202 NFL Draft, and they clearly think of him as one of the best players in the league in his position.

That’s fair, given his production and talent, but still, it’s hard to believe any team will be desperate enough to give up a first-round selection plus additional assets to get him.

As great a player as he is, that simply doesn’t sound realistic at this point in the season.

The Dolphins could still feel like they’re just a couple of pieces away from being a contender.

Even so, given the way things have unfolded this season, it’s hard to believe that Mike McDaniel will stay as their head coach.

Some also think that they will look to part ways with Tagovailoa, even though they will have to absorb a massive dead cap hit.

Veteran WR Tyreek Hill could also be on his way out.

But even if they end up going through a fire sale, chances are that Waddle will finish the season in South Beach.

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