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Sean Payton: Reverse that led to Jaylen Waddle injury was an "awful" play call

Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle left Sunday's game against the Cardinals after suffering a chest injury on a fourth quarter play that head coach Sean Payton would like to have back.

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Originally reported by ProFootballTalk
Sean Payton: Reverse that led to Jaylen Waddle injury was an "awful" play call
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Sean Payton: What Happened

ProFootballTalk reported on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in a story involving Sean Payton, Jaylen Waddle le, Jaylen Waddle. Here is how the report opens:

Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle left Sunday's game against the Cardinals after suffering a chest injury on a fourth quarter play that head coach Sean Payton would like to have back.

— ProFootballTalk

It is one of many NFL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Football League and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Sean Payton: Reverse that led to Jaylen Waddle injury was an "awful" play call
  • Who’s involved: Sean Payton, Jaylen Waddle le, Jaylen Waddle and Reverse
  • League: NFL
  • First reported: Sunday, October 25, 2026 by ProFootballTalk

Background: National Football League

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is the premier American football league in the world. Each NFL season begins annually with a three-week preseason in August, followed by an 18-week regular season, which runs from early September to early January, with each team playing 17 games and having one bye week.

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What’s Next for Sean Payton

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Sean Payton?

Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle left Sunday's game against the Cardinals after suffering a chest injury on a fourth quarter play that head coach Sean Payton would like to have back. ProFootballTalk reported the story on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

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ProFootballTalk first reported it on Sunday, October 25, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NFL news.

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