Dolphins' Mike McDaniel Addresses Jaylen Waddle, De'Von Achane Trade Rumors

De'Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle were the subject of trade rumors in recent weeks, though the Miami Dolphins kept them and it paid immediate dividends—the pair combined for three touchdowns during a shocking 30-13 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Suffice to say, head coach Mike McDaniel is glad both are still around, and he thought the rumors about the pair were overblown:

"I think the main thing is that I've never once thought about those dudes not as a Dolphins, and it's only healthy business not to turn your phone off, but I think it's pretty status quo," he continued. "I wish they reported every person that was inquired about across the league and it would dilute that as a headline."

The Dolphins were expected to be a potential seller given a 2-7 start to the season, though only edge-rusher Jaelan Phillips was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick.

Achane (174 rushing yards and two scores; six catches for 51 yards) and Waddle (five catches for 84 yards and a score) then turned in massive games on Sunday.

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It remains to be seen if the Dolphins will be able to turn their season around, but Achane and Waddle proved their value and then some against the Bills.