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Pat Surtain II Reveals What Makes Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle So Dangerous

Pat Surtain II Reveals What Makes Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle So Dangerous

Summary

Jaylen Waddle, a new player for the Denver Broncos, recently returned to practice after a leg injury and impressed by beating top cornerback Pat Surtain II in a one-on-one drill. Surtain praised Waddle's speed and ability to turn short catches into long touchdowns, making him hard to defend.

Key Facts

  • Jaylen Waddle missed the Broncos' preseason opener due to a left leg muscle strain.
  • Waddle returned to practice and beat Pat Surtain II on a long touchdown catch.
  • Pat Surtain II described Waddle as a player who can quickly turn small gains into big plays.
  • Waddle played five seasons with the Miami Dolphins before joining the Broncos.
  • He had three straight seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards, including 1,356 yards in 2022.
  • Waddle’s average yards per catch in 2022 was 18.1, the second highest in the NFL.
  • Denver hopes Waddle and Courtland Sutton will create a strong offensive combination.
  • Quarterback Bo Nix connected with Waddle on the long touchdown during practice.
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