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Jaylen Waddle breaks Miami Dolphins rookie record
By Andrew Olson
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Jaylen Waddle’s rookie season looks to be one for the record books. On Monday, Waddle broke a Miami Dolphins rookie record.
Despite missing last week’s game, Waddle now has the most receiving yards for a first-year Dolphin pass-catcher. Waddle passed the previous mark of 883 receiving yards, set by Chris Chambers in 2001.
🐧 @D1__JW in the 📚#FinsUp pic.twitter.com/SRgw6pWbf2
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 28, 2021
A new record-holder for the @MiamiDolphins as Jaylen Waddle breaks the team’s rookie receiving mark held by Chris Chambers (883 yards) in 2001.
— Brett Brecheisen (@bbrech) December 28, 2021
Waddle has had a big night in the Superdome. Against the New Orleans Saints, Waddle has 9 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown. The TD reception came on the below play:
Jaylen Waddle hit his waddle celebration after scoring 🤣
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/av2xwetMXt
— ESPN (@espn) December 28, 2021
The Dolphins lead the Saints 17-3 in the third quarter.
Waddle is closing in on a bigger rookie record. Anquan Boldin’s 101 receptions are the most ever for an NFL rookie. Waddle is up to 95 receptions with his 9 on Monday night.
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