Broncos Trade Target Travis Etienne Has Rumors Shut Down By Jaguars’ Liam Coen originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Even after the addition of RJ Harvey, the Denver Broncos have been in the market for more running back help. With Sean Payton looking to have multiple running backs on the roster, another running back was on the table to be added.
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One of those top options for the Phillies comes from the Jacksonville Jaguars and is in the final year of his deal. However, in an interview ahead of OTAs from The Coachspeak Index on Twitter/X, Jaguars head coach Liam Coen shut down any potential trade for running back Travis Etienne Jr.
“He’s done everything we’ve asked him to do, and more,” said Coen. “There’s been a consistency. He can shine in ways in space… He’s done a great job. I don’t really understand some of the stuff I’ve kind of seen out there. That’s absolutely inaccurate.”
Coen shutting down the trade rumors surrounding Etenne is bad news for the Broncos. Etienne was one of the best options remaining for the Broncos in the trade market. While there are other options, Etienne was a great option for the Broncos to target.
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At just 26 years old, Etienne would’ve been a young, dynamic running back to pair with Harvey. While he struggled in 2024, his previous two seasons were solid.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium.Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Etienne had 558 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in 2024, 1,008 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in 2023, and 1,125 rushing yards and five touchdowns in 2022.
But one of Etienne’s calling cards is his receiving ability. Across three seasons, Etienne has 1,046 receiving yards and 1 touchdown on 132 receptions. His receiving totals aren’t immense, but he has been a staple of the receiving game in Jacksonville.
Harvey, while a great running back, doesn’t have the dual-threat ability that Etienne has. If the Broncos were to add another running back, Etienne would’ve been one of the best options available on the market.
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However, Coens’ comments shut down the trade rumors, taking one of the top options on the market off the board for the Broncos. While the Broncos will have other players they can acquire to fill that role, Etienne would’ve been one of the best options they could’ve added.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.