Mic’d up Jakeem Grant shares special moment with Jaylen Waddle after he scores 1st career touchdown

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Brad Sullivan

5 years ago

Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Jaylen Waddle played in his first official NFL game on Sunday.

In the game, fellow receiver Jakeem Grant enthusiastically celebrated with Waddle after he scored the first touchdown of his career.

The Dolphins squeezed out a tight 17-16 victory over the New England Patriots, with Waddle catching four passes for 61 yards and one touchdown.

Waddle’s score on a three-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa broke a 10-10 deadlock and gave the Dolphins the lead for good.

While Waddle didn’t end up leading the Dolphins in receptions or receiving yardage on the day, he gave a glimpse of what the Dolphins were expecting when they drafted him back in April.

Grant had no receptions against the Patriots and may not be targeted as much this season given the talent infusion the receiving corps has received.

Last season, Grant had a career-high 36 catches, scoring on one of those receptions. Even though he may not see the field as much this year, Grant is clearly enjoying the start of what could be a huge career for Waddle.

Brad Sullivan

Brad is a freelance writer for Dolphinnation.com and has been around long enough to remember the 1972 perfect season, and even when Don Shula was coaching the Colts. He still follows the Dolphins and other happenings in the NFL, so he can offer a little perspective when it comes to the ups and downs of each season. Some of his opinions may end up differing from the people who read them, but that's par for the course when it comes to life in South Florida.