The Miami Dolphins have new leadership in charge of building the team, with Jeff Hafley as the new head coach and Jon-Eric Sullivan as the new general manager.
While the Dolphins will have plenty of change this offseason, the future of Jaylen Waddle in Miami might not be as cut and dry as some others on the roster.
ESPN's Bill Barnwell revealed what the Dolphins' trade demand for Waddle will be this offseason, and with the price set very high, Barnwell doesn't believe there will be any takers this offseason.
Dolphins trade demand for Waddle revealed by ESPN
"Waddle's team-friendly contract and Miami's complete absence of their other wide receivers makes me think the Dolphins would want a first-round pick to move him this offseason," Barnwell writes. "I'm not sure that would make sense for most teams."
Trading a first-round pick for a veteran is always a little risky, as that first-rounder will be a lot cheaper, and under contract for at least four seasons, and if they're good, a fifth.
If the Dolphins are moving on from Waddle this offseason, thanks to their lackluster wide receiver room outside of Waddle, the Dolphins will likely seek a lofty return.
A first-round pick isn't out of the question for Waddle this offseason. A team might be willing to part with such strong draft capital, but the question becomes how likely such a deal would be.
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Most teams likely won't want to part with a first-rounder for Waddle, as it's an expensive contract to take on, and a high price to pay to acquire the player.
But a team like the Cleveland Browns, in need of WR help and holding two first-round picks, could make a deal work. Sending their 26th overall selection to the Dolphins for Waddle would make sense for both sides.
The $68.6 million owed to him over the next three years is an appealing contract to trade for, which, combined with the Dolphins' lackluster WR room outside of Waddle (with Tyreek Hill likely to be cut), the Dolphins will want something strong in return.
Barnwell's prediction for the cost of Waddle isn't cheap by any means, but the circumstances surrounding Waddle make this an understandable asking price for the star wide receiver this offseason.
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