The New England Patriots add star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a deal with the Miami Dolphins in this NFL mock trade.

Miami Dolphins coaches have been impressed with progress from rookie DT Kenneth Grant. Elsewhere, WR Jaylen Waddle has a new injury surface.

"Two names I am hearing as trade targets are Jaylen Waddle of the Miami Dolphins and Calvin Ridley of the Tennessee Titans ," Pauline reports. "According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Dolphins don't plan on trading Waddle, but that could change if Miami continues to lose and the right deal is placed in front of them."

The news on Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (hamstrings) is encouraging considering the passing game has been slowed by injuries to WR Tyreek Hll (knee) and TE Darren Waller (pectoral).

Tua Tagovailoa explained that his height affected his ability to see receivers like Jaylen Waddle during plays, contributing to Waddle's four targets in Miami's loss.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's explanation for not targeting receiver Jaylen Waddle, citing his height, has raised eyebrows amid a challe

Six teams are on bye in Week 8 of the NFL season, and eight inter-conference matchups are on deck. We also have seven backup quarterbacks filling in for injured starters, plus three rookies starting in Week 8.

With Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle reportedly not going to be traded, Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter explain why he is a super-safe fantasy option in a Dolphins offense with little competition.