J.K. Dobbins had more rushing touchdowns last year for the Los Angeles Chargers than the Denver Broncos got from their entire group of running backs — now the two could be aligning.
It’s no secret that Sean Payton and Broncos brass were looking at backs this offseason, even using pick No. 60 in the NFL Draft on UCF runner RJ Harvey. Now, the team may be adding a veteran who is left on the market, but could have a lot of gas left in Dobbins.
Dobbins is headed to Denver to visit with the Broncos on Wednesday and Thursday, according to NFL Network.
Last season, the 26-year-old rushed for 905 yards and nine touchdowns in his lone fall with the Chargers. The No. 55 pick out of Ohio State in the 2020 NFL Draft has had his career plagued by injuries. It’s why the Baltimore Ravens went a different direction after Dobbins only suited up for nine games between 2021 and 2023.
Still, he seems to be a threat for 1,000 yards every time he has stayed healthy for an entire campaign. Last year he was so strong on his feet that he finished runner-up in the AP’s Comeback Player of the Year race. After leaving the East Coast and John Harbaugh, Dobbins played on the West Coast for Jim Harbaugh. The rushing-oriented coaches certainly helped bolster his game. Despite a solid season and no fumbles since 2020, this Harbaugh too chose another directon — making like his brother, who replaced Dobbins withDerrick Henry but instead with Najee Harris.
So that’s where the Broncos can come in, and add to their room of rookies and unproven players left in the wake of Javonte Williams’ departure. The team’s most accomplished player in the room right now is the undrafted, soon-to-be third-year Jaleel McLaughlin, who has over 900 rushing yards in his time with the Broncos, mostly as a third-stringer.
Former #Chargers starting RB J.K. Dobbins is headed to Denver tonight to have dinner with coaches and visit the #Broncos facility Thursday, per source.
The dynamic Dobbins, who had 1,084 yards from scrimmage and 9 TDs in 2024, now could land with an AFC West contender. pic.twitter.com/jy8S2GVnhg
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 4, 2025
