Trending Now - Broncos Extend RB J.K. Dobbins With Two-year Deal

WHO:

J.K. Dobbins, running back for the Denver Broncos

Sean Payton, head coach of the Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos, NFL team

Los Angeles Chargers, previous team of Dobbins

WHAT:

The Denver Broncos re-signed J.K. Dobbins to a two-year contract.

The contract is valued at $20 million, with $8 million fully guaranteed at signing.

Dobbins rushed for 772 yards and four touchdowns in 2025.

Dobbins ranked sixth in the NFL with an average of 77.2 rushing yards per game.

Dobbins became the first Broncos rusher since Mike Anderson in 2005 to reach 750 rushing yards within the first 10 games of a season.

Dobbins had 21 runs of at least 10 yards during the 2025 season.

Dobbins missed games after November 6th, 2025, due to a foot injury.

Dobbins had 13 combined rushing touchdowns over the 2025 and 2024 seasons.

WHERE:

Englewood, Colorado, home of the Denver Broncos

WHEN:

The contract was announced on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.

Dobbins played in 10 games during the 2025 NFL season.

Dobbins did not play after November 6th, 2025.

Dobbins was signed during minicamp in June 2025.

WHY:

Dobbins' injury was a significant reason for the Broncos' struggles in the run game during the 2025 season.

HOW:

Dobbins confirmed his return via a social media post.

(UPDATED March 11, 2026 01:30 UTC)

The Denver Broncos have re-signed running back J.K. Dobbins to a two-year contract worth $20 million, with $8 million guaranteed at signing. Dobbins, who rushed for 772 yards and four touchdowns last season, became the first Broncos rusher since 2005 to reach 750 rushing yards within the first 10 games of a season, despite missing games after November 6 due to a foot injury. He confirmed his return through a social media post following the announcement on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.