The Denver Broncos just dropped some serious news on Wednesday evening, designating rookie running back Jonah Coleman to return from the injured reserve. This isn’t just a routine roster move, folks. This kid was playing through a high-ankle sprain back in Week 2, gutting it out during their comeback victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars, before they finally put him on short-term IR the following week. Now he’s back at practice and he is eligible to play this Sunday versus the Cardinals if they activate him. You know what this means, right? Denver might actually get some life in their run game.
The Rookie Who Refused to Quit
Coleman straight-up turned heads with his performance in that Jaguars game. Even with that high-ankle sprain, he ripped off some really good runs, showed off his explosiveness, and ran with serious power. He even helped them milk the clock late in the fourth quarter, making sure the Jags didn’t get the ball back. The dude looked like a starting running back then, and he did it all while injured! Imagine what he can do now that he’s actually healthy. His return should be a massive shot in the arm for a Broncos run game that has been, well, struggling.
Can Coleman Spark a Stagnant Offense?
While veteran JK Dobbins has managed to find the end zone in back-to-back weeks, the overall performance of Denver’s run game has been less than stellar. Honestly, the entire offense, including quarterback Bo Nix, has been looking rough lately. An improved run game is exactly what this team needs to spark some life into that offense. Coleman, especially when paired with RJ Harvey, who has been their most explosive and consistent playmaker all season, could totally transform their ground attack. Now, I know head coach Sean Payton has retaken play-calling duties and Dobbins has seen an increased role despite the sub-par results, and that probably won’t change overnight. But I’m telling you, Coleman needs snaps and touches this week, and his role needs to grow as the season rolls on.
I fully expect them to activate Coleman off the IR before Sunday’s game. My bet is they’ll place Jonah Elliss, who Payton previously said would return this season, on the IR to open up that roster spot for Coleman. Keep an eye on Sunday, because if this kid gets on the field, it could be the start of something big for Denver.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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