Dolphins Trade Waddle, Rebuild with Draft Picks

0:00For the NFL, it's March 18th. Here's what's happening. The Miami Dolphins traded wide receiver Jalen Waddle to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. In return, they got a 2026 first round pick at number 30, a 2026 third round pick, and a swap of 2026. Fourth round picks. This move continues their shift away from the high-powered but underachieving 2023 offense. Nearly all the key players and coaches from that 2023 squad are now gone, including the quarterback, top receivers, running backs, and much of the offensive line and staff. Only right tackle Austin Jackson and running back to Vaughn Asshane remain as major holdovers and even they might not stick around long. Dolphins fans are seeing a clear rebuild under new general manager John Eric Sullivan. The team now has seven picks in the first three rounds of next April's draft, including two first rounders. This dot-pile marks a break from the old-win now approach that prioritized speed

1:00over balance and defense. Meanwhile, the focus is on strengthening the offensive line, the team's strongest unit right now. They've restructured Jackson's deal to keep him, sign tackled Jarmory Salier for Ry Guard, and added depth like Charlie Heck. The core includes center Aaron Brewer, left guard Jonas Avionea, and left tackle Patrick Paul. Training Campbell test if this new foundation holds up, but the rebuild is off to a promising start. Gone are the days of the 2023 Dolphins. Things look different and brighter ahead. This episode is supported by a sponsor, see details in the description. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.