J.K. Dobbins, the running back who was reportedly on the trade block for the Denver Broncos, is now likely staying put, throwing a massive curveball into the team’s plans for the NFL trade deadline. This isn’t just a minor shift, folks, it’s a complete turnaround from what everyone was talking about, all thanks to an unexpected injury.
Broncos’ RB Hunt Takes a Wild Turn
For weeks now, the Broncos have been tied to pretty much every big-name running back out there, desperately looking for help in their backfield. Jonathan Taylor’s name kept coming up, a player so good he’d probably cost them a first-round pick in draft compensation. The scuttlebutt was that if Denver landed someone like Taylor, Dobbins would be the odd man out, possibly moved in a trade himself to make space and recoup some assets. It made sense, right? You bring in a star, and sometimes you gotta clear the deck. Denver was apparently even eyeing quality moves for guys like Tony Pollard.
RJ Harvey’s Injury Changes EVERYTHING for Dobbins
But then, boom, things got real. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer dropped the news: J.K. Dobbins isn’t likely going anywhere. Why the sudden change of heart? Rookie running back RJ Harvey went down with an injury and landed on IR, meaning he’s out for at least the next couple of weeks. Breer himself reported, “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, while Denver was still looking for backfield help even with Coleman, Harvey, and Dobbins all healthy, Harvey’s absence totally rearranges the depth chart.
Now, even if the Broncos still pull off a blockbuster trade for Taylor or snag someone like Pollard, the fallout for their existing backfield would look drastically different. With Harvey sidelined, the team isn’t going to want to trade Dobbins. He’s suddenly a crucial piece of the puzzle again. Dobbins and Jonah Coleman would both factor into the backfield as backup options, holding down the fort until Harvey eventually makes his return. Yeah, having four quality running backs on the roster might seem a little redundant, but it looks like Dobbins is going to stick around in Denver with Harvey on IR.
The Broncos are still absolutely a team to keep an eye on as the trade market heats up. But instead of seeing Dobbins shipped out, it looks like this veteran back is going to be staying right where he is in Denver, at least for now.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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