Free-agent running back J.K. Dobbins pays a visit to the Denver Broncos
J.K. Dobbins, the sought-after free agent running back, found himself visiting the Denver Broncos' nest on Wednesday, as revealed by coach Sean Payton during the team's offseason program.
At 26, Dobbins has been making waves recently, having played the previous season with the AFC West's LA Chargers following an unrestricted free agent tender worth approximately $1.1 million in April. If Dobbins signs elsewhere before July 22, the Chargers would be entitled to count him in their compensatory draft pick formula for 2026.
Payton gave a casual, "We'll have a chance to visit with him, and then we'll see where it goes." The Broncos' running back squad is currently stacked with the second-round pick RJ Harvey, the second-year back Audric Estime, and the veteran Jaleel McLaughlin.
"Another good football player" selon Payton, Dobbins has been on his radar for some time, and he sees the strategic importance of the position group. Despite boasting a promising group, Payton is always on the lookout for more stellar additions to aid the team's quest for victory.
Last season, Dobbins led the Chargers in rushing with an impressive 905 yards and nine touchdowns on 195 carries. Across four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens (2020, 2022-23) and Chargers, Dobbins has accumulated 429 rushing attempts for 2,252 yards and 21 scores, and 59 receptions for 330 yards and one receiving touchdown.
The dust has yet to settle on Dobbins' potential future with the Broncos, but with a competitive running back group in the works and no clear lead back, the scene is set for intense training camp competition to shape the 53-man roster by August. If the rumors prove true, Dobbins' addition could bolster the Broncos' offense mightily in the 2025 season.
- Coach Sean Payton expressed interest in J.K. Dobbins, a sought-after free agent running back, who visited the Denver Broncos during the offseason program.
- Dobbins, a 26-year-old player who has been with the AFC West's LA Chargers and Baltimore Ravens, could potentially join the Broncos, affecting their compensatory draft pick formula if he signs elsewhere by July 22.
- Payton sees strategic importance in the running back position, considering Dobbins, whom he calls "another good football player," a valuable addition to the Broncos' team, which already includes RJ Harvey, Audric Estime, and Jaleel McLaughlin.
- Last season, Dobbins led the Chargers in rushing with 905 yards and nine touchdowns, and across his career, he has made 429 rushing attempts for 2,252 yards and 21 scores, and 59 receptions for 330 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- With the potential addition of Dobbins, the upcoming training camp competition could shape the 53-man roster by August, significantly bolstering the Broncos' offense for the 2025 NFL season.
