Free agent running back J.K. Dobbins was set to visit with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, coach Sean Payton confirmed at the team’s offseason program.
Dobbins, 26, played last season for the division rival Los Angeles Chargers, who applied an unrestricted free agent tender on him in April. The tender is worth about $1.1 million, according to ESPN, and would allow the Chargers to count Dobbins toward the compensatory draft pick formula for 2026 if he signs elsewhere before July 22.
“We’ll have a chance to visit with him, and then we’ll see where it goes,” Payton said.
The Broncos’ running back depth chart currently includes second-round pick RJ Harvey, second-year back Audric Estime and veteran Jaleel McLaughlin.
“Just another good football player that we’ve seen first-hand (that) I’ve seen for a while,” Payton said. “Just the importance of that position group. We really like the group right now we’re working with.
“It’s just another opportunity to possibly bring in another good football player to help us win.”
Dobbins led the Chargers in rushing last season with 905 yards and nine touchdowns on 195 carries. In four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens (2020, 2022-23) and Chargers, he has totaled 429 rushing attempts for 2,252 yards and 21 scores, plus 59 receptions for 330 yards and one receiving touchdown.
–Field Level Media
