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If J.K. Dobbins hits the incentives in his contract, the Broncos could lose a comp pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Former Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins turned some heads by appearing to take a gentle shot or two at his former team after signing with the Denver Broncos this week. Dobbins gave the standard-fare happy to be here interview after getting in front of a microphone in Denver.
Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) carries the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. He and the Denver Broncos agreed on a one-year deal that will likely make him the starting running back.
After signing J.K. Dobbins to a one-year contract, Denver now has six running backs on their 90-man* offseason roster: Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Audric Estime, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie and Blake Watson. Harvey and Dobbins are poised to serve as the top two backs in 2025, but how the rotation shakes out behind them remains to be seen.
Now former Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has shared multiple messages in the wake of his leaving the team via free agency and signing with the Denver Broncos. One, though, feels like a warning of sorts.
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.
After officially signing a one-year contract on Wednesday morning, new Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins was out on the practice field for the team's mandatory minicamp practice on Wednesday afternoon. After just signing earlier in the day, Dobbins worked on a side field after the team stretch.