# Jaylen Waddle injury during Broncos game

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jaylen-waddle-injury-during-broncos-game
> Updated: 2026-10-28T14:26:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

During a Week 7 game against the Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle sustained injuries to his chest and left shoulder. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter during a trick play while the Broncos held a 30-16 lead. Waddle was observed moving gingerly and was assisted to a medical tent and locker room after landing hard on the ground.

Head coach Sean Payton characterized the decision to run the play late in the game as an ‘awful play call’ and ‘dumb.’ Waddle’s status for the upcoming Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs remains uncertain, with his availability expected to be listed as questionable depending on his pain tolerance during practice.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Jaylen Waddle suffers chest injury aggravation

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle aggravated a chest injury during a trick play, making his status for the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs uncertain.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaylen-waddle-suffers-chest-injury-aggravation

### 2026-10-25: Jaylen Waddle suffers chest injury during Broncos victory

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered a chest and shoulder injury during a fourth-quarter trick play in a 30-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaylen-waddle-suffers-chest-injury-during-broncos-victory

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