Overview
- The Broncos re-signed J.K. Dobbins this offseason and he has publicly vowed to prove last season was not a fluke and to avoid further injuries.
- Denver’s rushing output dropped markedly after Dobbins’ Week 10 Lisfranc injury in 2025, with Next Gen Stats showing a swing from +230 rush yards over expected to -124 RYOE in the final weeks.
- Second-year back RJ Harvey had offseason labrum surgery for a shoulder tear suffered in the AFC Championship and has been limited in team drills while he works back into practice.
- Rookie fourth-round pick Jonah Coleman has drawn praise from Sean Payton for his running and receiving skills and is positioned to absorb snaps if availability issues continue.
- Coaches view Dobbins as a stabilizing starter but are building a multi‑person backfield with Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie and Coleman to protect time of possession and support the defense if injuries recur.