The Denver Broncos have officially signed running back J.K. Dobbins to a one-year contract worth up to \$5.25 million, bolstering their backfield for the 2025 NFL season. The deal includes a \$2.75 million base salary with an additional \$2.5 million in performance-based incentives .
Dobbins, 26, joins the Broncos after a standout 2024 season with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he rushed for a career-high 905 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 games. Despite battling injuries in previous seasons, including a torn ACL in 2021 and an Achilles injury in 2023, Dobbins’ resilience earned him a runner-up spot for the 2024 Comeback Player of the Year award .
Broncos head coach Sean Payton expressed enthusiasm about adding Dobbins to the roster, highlighting his running balance and instincts as standout traits. Payton emphasized the importance of competition within the running back group, stating, “It’s going to help the competition,” and noted that roles would be determined through training camp .
With Dobbins’ addition, the Broncos’ running back depth chart now includes rookie RJ Harvey, second-year players Audric Estimé and Jaleel McLaughlin, and veterans Tyler Badie and Blake Watson. The team waived long snapper Zach Triner to make room for Dobbins on the roster .
As the Broncos prepare for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on how Dobbins integrates into the offense and contributes to the team’s success.
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