The NFL trade deadline is closing in fast, and the Denver Broncos have been all over the rumor mill, desperately searching for running back help. For a minute there, it looked like J.K. Dobbins was practically out the door, with his name swirling in trade talks if the Broncos managed to snag a big fish like Jonathan Taylor. But hold up, because one wild injury just slammed the brakes on that whole plan.
Broncos’ RB Hunt Just Got Complicated
Denver has been strongly linked to guys who could seriously shake up their backfield. We’re talking about Jonathan Taylor from the Colts, a player who would probably cost the Broncos a first-round pick just to get him in the building. Tony Pollard was another quality name floating around as a potential target. The idea was, if they brought in someone like Taylor, Dobbins would likely be on the move, his role diminishing in the lineup. Makes sense, right? You bring in a star, you clear some space.
The Harvey Factor: Dobbins Stays Put
But here’s the kicker, and it’s a huge one. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer dropped a report that just flipped the script: J.K. Dobbins is now *not likely* to be traded, even if the Broncos do add another running back. Why the sudden shift? It’s all because of rookie RB RJ Harvey, who just got hit with an injury and is now on IR for the next couple of weeks. Breer specifically said, “J.K. Dobbin’s name was raised in some trade talks, as Broncos rookie RB Jonah Coleman broke out, but it’s less likely now that RJ Harvey is hurt.” So even with rookie Jonah Coleman breaking out and looking good, losing Harvey means the Broncos can’t afford to lose Dobbins too. The depth just isn’t there without him right now.
Even if Denver pulls off a blockbuster move for Taylor, it seems Dobbins and Coleman are going to factor into the backfield as backup options until Harvey can eventually get back on the field. The idea of having four quality running backs might sound a bit redundant, but for now, it looks like Dobbins is staying right where he is in Denver with Harvey sidelined. Keep an eye on the Broncos as the trade market heats up, but don’t expect Dobbins to be part of any outgoing deals.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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