Waddle's Top 10 Plays

The Miami Dolphins wide receiver has made big play after big play since arriving as a 2021 first-round pick and was rewarded with a three-year contract extension
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) catches a pass over New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 17, 2023.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) catches a pass over New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 17, 2023. / JIM RASSOL/THE PALM BEACH POST / USA
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In the aftermath of Jaylen Waddle agreeing to terms on a new contract that will guarantee him $76 million over three years, according to reports, we take a look at 10 of the top plays that Waddle made throughout his young career.

1.  2021, Week 1, at New England

It was the ninth play of a long drive and Waddle dove for the pylon from the 2-yard line to mark his first catch as an NFL player as well as his first score. Tua Tagaovailoa rolled to his left and hit Waddle at the 2-yard line and Waddle had his first NFL touchdown.

 2.  2022, Week 1, vs. New England

In Mike McDaniel's debut as Dolphins head coach, he decided to go for it on fourth-and-7 from the Patriots 42-yard line leading 10-0 late in the first half. Tagovailoa threw a quick slant to Waddle in the middle of the field and he scored untouched as he outpaced the defenders.

3. 2023, Week 15 vs. New York Jets

Waddle beat cornerback D.J. Reed in one-on-one coverage with a quick in-and-up move to score on a 60-yard play in a 30-0 victory.

4.  2022, Week 2 at Baltimore

Completing the Dolphins' remarkable comeback from a 35-14 deficit, Waddle caught a high pass in the end zone after Tagovailoa scrambled out of the pocket for the game-winning score in the 42-38 victory.

5. 2023, Week 1 at Los Angeles Chargers

Waddle caught an 8-yard slant on first down and used his speed to get to the corner and turn it into a 35-yard gain.

6. 2023, Week 5 vs. New York Giants

Waddle caught a screen pass and turned it into a 20-yard catch and run. Waddle then finished the drive with a 2-yard reception for a touchdown where he fought double coverage for the football.

7. 2022, Week 15 at Buffalo

Tagovailoa hooked up with Waddle on a third-and-4 play and the two connected for a 67-yard touchdown after Waddle caught the ball around the Bills 45-yard line.

8. 2022, Week 8 at Detroit

On third-and-6, Waddle made a tremendous over-the-shoulder catch for a 29-yard score in the Dolphins' 31-27 victory.

9. 2023, Week 16 vs. Dallas

In a game against the Cowboys that the Dolphins ultimately would win to clinch their playoff berth, Waddle made a tremendous play on Christmas Eve, from deep in his own end. With Tagovailoa standing in his own end zone and the ball on the Miami 3- yard line on a third-and-8, Waddle ran a go route down the right sideline and caught a 50-yard bomb from Tagovailoa to give Miami some breathing room and a big first down.

10. 2022, Week 16 vs. Green Bay

Waddle scored an 84-yard touchdown against the Green Bay Packers to give the Dolphins a temporary lead during week 16 of the 2022 season. Tagovailoa threw a short crosser to Waddle at the 24-yard line and Waddle then outraced the secondary with a key downfield block from Tyreek Hill to score the longest pass play of the season for Miami.

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Scott Salomon
SCOTT SALOMON

Scott Salomon joined Sports Illustrated in April 2024 covering breaking news and analysis for the Miami Dolphins channel. In June he joined Inside the Heat and Back in the Day NBA. Scott is based in South Florida and has been covering the local and national sports scene for 35 years. Scott has covered and has been credentialed for the Super Bowl, the NFL Combine, various Orange Bowls and college football championship games. Scott was also credentialed for the NBA All-Star game and covered the Miami Heat during their first six seasons for USA TODAY. Scott is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Communication and the St. Thomas University School of Law. Scott has two sons and his hobbies include watching sports on television and binge watching shows on various streaming services.