Broncos Get Good News on WR Jaylen Waddle After Injury Scare
Jaylen Waddle missed practice and Denver's preseason opener with a leg injury — but the Broncos got good news Monday.
The Denver Broncos have received encouraging news regarding wide receiver Jaylen Waddle after his recent injury scare. The team acquired Waddle from the Miami Dolphins in March, but he suffered a soft-tissue injury, specifically a muscle strain in his left leg, during early August preseason practice. Waddle missed the Broncos' preseason opener on Friday and had not returned to practice since that time.
However, on Monday, there was a positive development as Waddle returned to practice ahead of the team's next preseason game against the Green Bay Packers scheduled for Friday at Mile High. Broncos head coach Sean Payton expressed optimism about Waddle's progress, stating, "We're being smart with it, and he's coming along really well.
So we'll see how this week unfolds." Waddle, who was the Dolphins' No. 6 overall pick in 2021 out of Alabama, spent five seasons as a key player for Miami, accumulating 5,039 yards and 26 touchdowns on 373 receptions. Despite his injury history, which includes multiple soft-tissue injuries and joint sprains, Waddle has typically played through them.
However, the Broncos fans can now anticipate seeing their new star receiver in action, potentially as early as Friday against the Packers.
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