How Bengals can exploit Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle fire sale with mind-blowing trade

Dec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesThe Cincinnati Bengals invested two of their top four draft picks in linebackers last year. Alas, that position remains their most glaring roster need.

So, in the aftermath of the Miami Dolphins trading away star wideout Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, why wouldn't Cincinnati call new Fins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan about linebackers Tyrel Dodson and Jordyn Brooks?

Well, because for one, vets like Bobby Wagner can still be had in free agency. No…