Just hours after officially signing a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, new running back J.K. Dobbins was out on the practice field for his first session with his new club.
“It felt amazing,” Dobbins said after Wednesday’s practice. “It’s a true blessing to me. I’m so happy to be here. We’re going to do great things this year.”
Dobbins, 26, received an unrestricted free agent tender from the Los Angeles Chargers in April, but he was still allowed to negotiate with other clubs leading up to training camp. After visiting the Broncos’ facility last week, he returned to Denver this week to finalize a deal.
“I’m a pretty patient person, and I was just feeling it out,” Dobbins said. “[I was] letting everything play out how it’s supposed to be. It was a little stressful with some things that happened in there, but I knew I was going to get to where I needed to be. I am where I need to be.”
After his first two days with the club, Dobbins shared a preview of what he’ll look like in a Broncos uniform on his Instagram page.
“I felt like it was the best fit for me,” Dobbins said when asked why he signed with Denver. “The defense is really good — like super good. The quarterback is amazing. I like the [running back] room. [The offensive] line is amazing as well. It was a no-brainer — and Coach Sean Payton and all the other coaches on staff, too. I know I’ll get coached well here. I also heard that it’s a good fan base. That’s why I’m here.”
After totaling 1,058 yards from scrimmage and scoring nine touchdowns in 13 games with the Los Angeles Chargers last year, Dobbins is now set to face his old team twice in 2025 (view the Broncos’ full schedule).
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