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Dolphins Consider Trading Waddle After GM Firing

11/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Following the firing of general manager Chris Grier, the Miami Dolphins are open to trading wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the team would require a significant deal for Waddle.
ESPN's Adam Schefter says trading Waddle is unlikely because teams may hesitate to offer a first-round pick.
Waddle has 41 receptions for 586 yards and four touchdowns this season.
He signed a three-year, $84.75 million extension in 2024.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 NFL collective bargaining agreement (CBA) marked a significant shift in player contracts, introducing a rookie wage scale that limited first-round pick salaries. This change, part of a broader negotiation following a lockout that began on March 12, 2011, aimed to address revenue sharing and player safety. The CBA's implications continue to influence team strategies, as seen in the Miami Dolphins' cautious approach to contracts.

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Story summary

Following the firing of general manager Chris Grier, the Miami Dolphins are open to trading wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the team would require a significant deal for Waddle.
ESPN's Adam Schefter says trading Waddle is unlikely because teams may hesitate to offer a first-round pick.
Waddle has 41 receptions for 586 yards and four touchdowns this season.
He signed a three-year, $84.75 million extension in 2024.

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