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Jaylen Waddle Returns to Practice, Expected vs. Packers

8/18/2026

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Jaylen Waddle returned to practice Monday after missing the preseason opener with a left-leg strain.
The Broncos acquired Waddle from Miami in March in their biggest offseason trade.
Head coach Sean Payton said the team is handling his recovery carefully this week.
Waddle is expected to play Friday against the Green Bay Packers at Mile High despite a history of soft-tissue issues.

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Jaylen Waddle returned to practice Monday after missing the preseason opener with a left-leg strain.
The Broncos acquired Waddle from Miami in March in their biggest offseason trade.
Head coach Sean Payton said the team is handling his recovery carefully this week.
Waddle is expected to play Friday against the Green Bay Packers at Mile High despite a history of soft-tissue issues.