Javonte Williams, who led the Broncos in carries (139) and rushing yards (513) in 2024, signed with the Dallas Cowboys in free agency. As the best pass protector among the running backs, Williams was often the one deployed on third-down or long passing situations.

Denver just used a second-round pick to select UCF running back RJ Harvey during the NFL draft in April, and he was expected to serve as the team's primary RB before the Broncos signed Dobbins. So, how will the rotation shake out now?

The Denver Broncos beefed up their offensive backfield on Tuesday, agreeing with free agent running back J.K. Dobbins on a one-year deal worth up to $5.25 million. A 2020 second-round pick by Baltimore,

Dobbins agreed to a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Broncos in free agency, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. Dobbins, 26, spent four years with the Baltimore Ravens before signing a one-year deal with the Chargers ahead of the 2024 season.

The Denver Broncos are shaking up their running back depth chart, bringing in veteran J.K. Dobbins on a one-year deal. The full contract details are not yet known -- and the signing is not yet official -- but NFL Network (and other outlets) have reported the contract is worth "up to" $5.25 million. The key to that is "up to."

After meeting with him last week, the Denver Broncos are in fact signing veteran running back J.K. Dobbins to a one-year, $5.25 million deal, according to NFL Media .

Running back J.K. Dobbins is signing with the Denver Broncos, according to reports. Here's how the Broncos' RB depth chart looks now:

The Broncos add the veteran and former Charger to join second-round pick R.J. Harvey and other young running backs.

Dobbins joins a crowded backfield that features rookie RB RJ Harvey, who was drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Harvey was expected to lead the backfield in front of Audric Estimé and Jaleel McLaughlin.

After a week of deliberation following a highly-publicized visit to Denver, the Broncos have stamped another high-impact name to beef up their backfield.