Dobbins, Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers
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If J.K. Dobbins hits the incentives in his contract, the Broncos could lose a comp pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Should fantasy managers temper their enthusiasm over rookie RJ Harvey now that the former Raven and Charger has signed in Denver?
Dobbins agreed to a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Broncos in free agency, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. Dobbins, 26, spent four years with the Baltimore Ravens before signing a one-year deal with the Chargers ahead of the 2024 season.
After signing J.K. Dobbins to a one-year contract, Denver now has six running backs on their 90-man* offseason roster: Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Audric Estime, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie and Blake Watson. Harvey and Dobbins are poised to serve as the top two backs in 2025, but how the rotation shakes out behind them remains to be seen.
Jump into the veteran running back market or take an approach that’s worked at other positions the past two years and let young players like RJ
The Denver Post’s Parker Gabriel wrote on June 9 that there was “no signing imminent” for Dobbins. Broncos head coach Sean Payton praised Dobbins, but also piqued interest with other comments on what Gabriel termed the “fascinating subplot.”
After officially signing a one-year contract on Wednesday morning, new Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins was out on the practice field for the team's mandatory minicamp practice on Wednesday afternoon. After just signing earlier in the day, Dobbins worked on a side field after the team stretch.