Although the Denver Broncos drafted RJ Harvey in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, they still looked to bolster the running back position heading into mandatory minicamp. The team may feel uncomfortable with Harvey starting Week 1 or prefer a veteran complement over Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin. After all, no running back on the roster has played for more than four seasons.
The Denver Broncos visited with the top free agent RB
J.K. Dobbins traveled to Denver on Wednesday, had dinner, and visited the Broncos’ facility on Thursday. He had a career year with the Los Angeles Chargers, rushing for 905 yards on 195 carries and nine touchdowns in 13 regular-season games, plus 26 yards on nine carries in the playoffs, finishing second in Comeback Player of the Year voting. Sean Payton explained that they visited with Dobbins because he was a “good football player” who could help the team win.
Sean Payton on visit with RB J.K. Dobbins:
“Another good football player that we’ve seen firsthand. I’ve seen for a while. The importance of that position group. We really like the group right now we’re working with, it’s just another opportunity to possibly bring in another…— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) June 5, 2025
Denver Broncos add Comeback Player of the Year finalist
According to Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, the Broncos have signed J.K. Dobbins to a one-year contract. As Pelissero and Rapoport point out, the deal is for $5.25 million. As a result, Dobbins will compete against RJ Harvey for the starting running back position in 2025.
J.K. Dobbins, the Comeback Player of the Year finalist, is signing with the #Broncos on a one-year, $5.25 million deal, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
Still only 26, Dobbins had over 1,000 yards from scrimmage and 9 TDs in 13 games last season with the #Chargers. pic.twitter.com/N3aZ4RKa8D
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 10, 2025
Here’s a look at their RB depth
- RJ Harvey
- J.K. Dobbins
- Audric Estime
- Jaleel McLaughlin
- Tyler Badie
- Blake Watson
