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DENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 06: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos hands the ball off to J.K. Dobbins #27 against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter in the game at Empower Field At Mile High on November 06, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos are heading into a pivotal offseason decision in the backfield. One analyst believes three intriguing options stand out as the team evaluates its running back situation amid questions surrounding J.K. Dobbins.

Dobbins was electric through the first half of 2025, rushing for 772 yards and four touchdowns in 10 games before a foot injury derailed his season.

His injury history has created a major question mark about whether the Broncos will bring him back.

Meanwhile, rookie RJ Harvey found the end zone 12 times but averaged just 3.7 yards per carry, highlighting the need for a more consistent presence.

In evaluating potential fixes, Sports Illustrated analyst Dylan Von Arx pointed to Breece Hall, Tyler Allgeier, and David Montgomery as three backs who could help stabilize Denver’s ground game in 2026.

Hall, he wrote, is “a big play waiting to happen,” noting his 26 runs of 10-plus yards and 1,065-yard season in 2025.

Allgeier, described as a “sneaky good back,” offers durability and ball security, while Montgomery brings a physical tone-setting style that has defined Detroit’s offense.

Each presents a different path forward, but the goal remains the same: restore balance around franchise quarterback Bo Nix.

Breece Hall Offers Broncos Explosiveness With Risk

Hall is the home run option for Denver.

His burst, vision, and ability to create chunk plays would immediately raise the ceiling of Denver’s offense.

A back who eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards last season and consistently flipped field position, Hall thrives when he gets to the second level.

The stat line does not tell the full story.

The Jets’ offense struggled to sustain drives and lacked consistent perimeter threats, allowing defenses to crowd the box and key on Hall as the primary weapon.

He routinely faced loaded fronts and still found ways to generate explosive runs, finishing with 26 carries of 10 or more yards.

That type of explosiveness would pair well with Sean Payton’s spacing concepts and give Nix a true play-action weapon.

Still, there are legitimate concerns.

Ball security has been an issue for Hall throughout his career, and workload is another factor. Between college and the NFL, he has logged heavy usage, along with an ACL tear earlier in his career. Investing heavily in that profile comes with volatility.

The upside is undeniable, but so is the risk.

Tyler Allgeier and David Montgomery Offer Broncos Stability

If Denver prioritizes reliability, Allgeier and Montgomery represent safer options.

Allgeier has quietly been one of the more dependable rotational backs in football. In nearly 700 career carries, he has not put the ball on the ground and has missed minimal time.

He runs with leverage, finishes forward, and thrives in short yardage situations.

While he has not been featured as a primary pass catcher, that may be more about opportunity than ability. And in Denver, he would not necessarily need to be.

Sean Payton has historically deployed his backs situationally rather than forcing one player into every role.

RJ Harvey already proved capable out of the backfield, hauling in 47 passes for 356 yards as a rookie. That allows Denver to pair skill sets instead of asking one back to do everything.

Allgeier fits the traditional between the tackles mold the Broncos lacked for stretches last season.

Von Arx ultimately identified Allgeier as the clear best choice for Denver among the three options.

Meanwhile, Montgomery could potentially be acquired via trade and would bring a proven, physical presence capable of anchoring the Broncos’ ground game right away.

All three options check different boxes, but each could realistically emerge as a Broncos target this offseason.

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