Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle — Questionable

According to Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, Waddle was present for the media-access portion of practice, but he didn't end up doing enough on the field to go down as a limited participant on the Broncos' first report of Week 8. The wideout thus has two more opportunities to log practice reps ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Per Mike Klis of 9News Denver, the Broncos remain hopeful that Waddle will be able to suit up Sunday, after he aggravated the chest injury when he was tackled for a 12-yard loss after bobbling a pitch from quarterback Bo Nix on a reverse play in last week's win over the Cardinals.

Jaylen Waddle — Questionable

The extent of Waddle's participation has yet to be revealed, but it's encouraging that he was with the team for Wednesday's session. Waddle is dealing with a chest injury that had him reported as uncertain to play this week as of early Wednesday. Things seem to be trending in the right direction, but Friday's injury report will give the firm answer on Waddle's status going into the big game against the Chiefs.

Jaylen Waddle — Questionable

Waddle recorded four receptions for 48 yards on seven targets against Arizona before checking out of the game in the fourth quarter due to the lingering chest issue, which had limited his participation in two practices during Week 7 prep. The wideout's practice activity appears likely to be affected in Week 8, but the Broncos aren't yet counting him out from suiting up against the Chiefs.

Jaylen Waddle — Questionable

Waddle went to the locker room in the fourth quarter, and the Broncos confirmed shortly before the end of the game that he was dealing with a chest injury. Sunday's injury could be an aggravation of the chest injury that bothered Waddle in practice leading up to the game. Waddle is likely to pop up on the injury report as the Broncos prepare for a Week 8 rematch with the Chiefs, who defeated Denver in Week 1. He finished with four catches for 48 yards on seven targets against the Cardinals.

Jaylen Waddle — Questionable

Waddle had his practice reps limited leading up to the game due to a chest injury. He was grabbing at his chest/shoulder area prior to exiting, per Gabriel, suggesting Waddle may have aggravated the injury as he went to the ground to avoid a fumble on a botched reverse. Prior to getting hurt, Waddle caught four of seven targets for 48 yards.

Jaylen Waddle — Active

Waddle already confirmed that he'll play. He upgraded to full practice participation Friday after being limited earlier in the week. Waddle has a target share of 22 percent and an air-yardage share of 35 percent, but he's averaging just 38.0 receiving yards per game in a struggling Denver offense.

Jaylen Waddle — Active

It remains to be seen if Waddle will duck an injury designation, but he left no doubt that he expects to play.

Jaylen Waddle — Questionable

With back-to-back limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, Waddle appears to at least have a good chance to play through the issue Sunday against Arizona. Waddle has been one of the more disappointing early-round fantasy picks through six weeks, collecting just 22 catches for 228 yards and one touchdown on 38 targets across six games.

Jaylen Waddle — Questionable

Waddle at least hasn't taken a step back, though it remains to be seen if he can upgrade to full participation Thursday and assuage any concerns about missing Sunday's game against the Cardinals. The offseason trade acquisition has lived up to the hype only once through six games with the Broncos, notching 138 receiving yards in Week 2 against the Jaguars and just 90 receiving yards across five other games combined.

Jaylen Waddle — Questionable

Waddle missed a brief spell in last Thursday's win against the Seahawks due to a shoulder injury, finishing Week 6 with four catches (on seven targets) for 24 yards. Almost one week later, he's tending to a chest issue, meaning his status will be watched closely as the weekend draws closer.

Jaylen Waddle — Active

Waddle exited the game briefly due to a shoulder injury, but he was still able to finish as the Broncos' reception and targets leader on the night. His yardage total, modest as it was, also qualified him for runner-up status in that category on a night when Bo Nix threw for only 107 yards and averaged 4.0 yards per attempt. Waddle's production has suffered collateral damage from Nix's constant short-area throwing thus far this season, as the veteran receiver is averaging a career-low 10.4 yards per reception and just 38.0 receiving yards per game heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Jaylen Waddle — Active

Now that he's back after missing a handful of minutes of game action, Waddle will look to add to his two catches (on five targets) for 15 yards.

Jaylen Waddle — Active

Jaylen Waddle listed Active.

Jaylen Waddle — Active

Waddle has hit once (8-138-0 on 10 targets in Week 2 against the Jaguars) and otherwise hasn't done much (10-66-1 on 21 targets) in his other four appearances in his first campaign with the Broncos. It didn't help any of Denver's skill-position players that QB Bo Nix's 27 passes went for only 123 yards, and a quick turnaround to face the Seahawks defense Thursday isn't a recipe for Waddle or any of his teammates to turn around their fortunes to begin the 2026 season.

Jaylen Waddle — Active

Waddle recorded his first touchdown as a member of the Broncos at a critical juncture, as his 13-yard scoring grab with just over four minutes remaining helped Denver get to within three points at the time. Waddle finished second in receptions and tied for runner-up status in targets as well, and he's now seen a total of 23 passes from Bo Nix come his way in the last three contests. The Broncos' air attack and Waddle's chemistry with Nix remains a work in progress, but the veteran receiver takes a solid 16-185-1 line on 26 targets into a Week 5 divisional road matchup against the Chargers next Sunday.

Jaylen Waddle — Active

Following the Broncos' Week 3 win over the Rams, Waddle was spotted with his walking boot on his right foot, but he wasn't inhibited by the injury during Week 4 prep. He was a full participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, clearing the way for him to head into the weekend without a designation. Waddle isn't expected to face any restrictions with his snaps Sunday.

Jaylen Waddle — Active

Though he was seen donning a walking boot following Sunday's win over the Rams, Waddle may have just been wearing the boot as a precaution. He was back on the field three days later and took every rep in practice, with head coach Sean Payton relaying afterward that Waddle is "doing fine." Waddle thus looks like he'll be ready to handle his usual allotment of snaps in Sunday's game at San Francisco.