Updated March 9, 2026, 7:21 p.m. MT
The Denver Broncos are bringing back running back J.K. Dobbins on a two-year contract, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. The veteran running back broke the news on social media, tweeting “🧡 #Home” on Monday.
The two-year deal has a $16 million base value with $8 million guaranteed, according to the Denver Post’s Luca Evans. Dobbins can earn up to $20 million through incentives, but only his first year is guaranteed.
Dobbins (5-10, 212 pounds) joined the Broncos last summer on a one-year contract following one season with the Los Angeles Chargers and four years with the Baltimore Ravens. Denver signed Dobbins after using a second-round pick to select RJ Harvey in the 2025 NFL draft, and Dobbins began the season as the team’s starter.
Dobbins rushed 153 times for 772 yards and four touchdowns through ten games before suffering a season-ending foot injury. Before that injury, Dobbins’ 772 rushing yards ranked fourth in the NFL.
The 27-year-old running back has been productive when healthy, but he’s battled various injuries throughout his career. Despite those setbacks, Dobbins has averaged 5.2 yards per carry in his career, and he’s scored 26 touchdowns in 47 games.
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Dobbins is now poised to continue sharing the backfield with Harvey, and the Denver likely isn’t done adding at the position. The team declined to place a tender on Jaleel McLaughlin, but he could return for less than the cost of a tender. We will continue to track all of the team’s free agency moves on Broncos Wire.
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