The Buffalo Bills have had an eventful offseason, parting ways with head coach Sean McDermott. However, they've maintained some stability by keeping Brandon Beane and promoting Joe Brady from offensive coordinator to head coach. This strategic move avoids a complete overhaul, setting them apart from some teams that opted for a full reset.
Meanwhile, the Miami Dolphins have embraced change, bringing in Jon-Eric Sullivan as their new general manager and Jeff Hafley as head coach. After moving on from Chris Grier mid-season and eventually parting ways with Mike McDaniel post-season, the Dolphins are steering in a new direction.
A bold decision was made to trade Tua Tagovailoa, handing the quarterback reins to Malik Willis. While Willis is a gamble, he benefits from having Jaylen Waddle as a key target-unless Miami decides to deepen their rebuild.
There's buzz around a potential trade involving Waddle, with Lou Scataglia from NFL Spin Zone suggesting he could be heading to the Los Angeles Chargers. This move would reunite Waddle with his former coach, Mike McDaniel, now the Chargers' offensive coordinator. The Chargers have the cap space to make this happen, and Waddle's familiarity with McDaniel's system would make for a seamless transition.
For Buffalo Bills fans, the prospect of Waddle leaving the AFC East is tantalizing. His departure would remove a significant threat from their divisional matchups, as Waddle has been known to cause trouble for the Bills' defense. The idea that the Bills previously attempted to acquire Waddle before last season’s trade deadline underscores his value.
However, trading Waddle would complicate Miami's efforts to support Willis, making the scenario unlikely before the 2026 season. Still, if the Dolphins were to part ways with Waddle, it could shift the balance in the Bills' favor in their future encounters with Miami.