Jaylen Waddle Injury Update: Broncos WR Questionable vs. Seahawks
DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 15: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Denver Broncos reacts to a call against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of the game at Empower Field At Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images) Getty
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered a shoulder injury during Thursday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks on October 15 and was listed as questionable to return.
Waddle disappeared from Denver’s sideline early in the second half after entering the locker room before halftime. However, a subsequent update provided some encouraging news: The receiver returned to the Broncos bench with his helmet.
His availability for the remainder of the game remained uncertain despite his return to the sideline.
Jaylen Waddle has a shoulder injury and is questionable, but he is on the Broncos bench right now with a helmet.
— Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) October 16, 2026
Jaylen Waddle Injury Update: Broncos WR Missing in Second Half
Sam Jane of the Denver Post was among the first to report Waddle’s absence.
“I don’t see Jaylen Waddle on the #broncos sideline to start the second half,” Jane wrote on X. “He entered the locker room early at halftime.”
I don’t see Jaylen Waddle on the #broncos sideline to start the second half.
He entered the locker room early at halftime.
— Sam Jane (@sam_jane230) October 16, 2026
Broncos reporter Cody Roark independently made the same observation.
“Do not see WR Jaylen Waddle out here for the second half,” Roark posted.
Do not see WR Jaylen Waddle out here for the second half.
— Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) October 16, 2026
Waddle also was not on the field for Denver’s opening offensive possession of the third quarter.
Before exiting, Waddle had caught two of his five targets for 15 receiving yards.
What Happened to Jaylen Waddle Against the Seahawks?
Waddle’s absence adds another concern for a Denver offense already facing questions about its production through the first five games of the season.
ESPN reported ahead of Thursday’s matchup that Waddle had totaled 204 receiving yards through five games, a modest return for a receiver Denver acquired in a major offseason trade with the Miami Dolphins.
The Broncos surrendered a first-round pick as part of the deal to acquire Waddle, hoping his speed and versatility would provide quarterback Bo Nix with another explosive weapon.
Instead, the Broncos have struggled to consistently unlock their new receiver.
Any extended absence would complicate that effort and put additional responsibility on Courtland Sutton and Denver’s remaining pass catchers.
Waddle’s status is particularly important with the Broncos attempting to improve their standing in the AFC West. Denver entered Thursday’s game with a 3-2 record.
Whether Waddle can return against Seattle will depend on further evaluation and any subsequent announcement from the Broncos.
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