Broncos Retain 27-Year-Old Running Back for Two More Seasons

J.K. Dobbins signs a two-year, $20 million contract to stay in Denver.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Denver Broncos have re-signed running back J.K. Dobbins to a two-year, $20 million contract, according to reports. Dobbins, 27, has been an elite running back when healthy, but has dealt with numerous injuries throughout his six-year NFL career.

Why it matters

Retaining Dobbins is a key move for the Broncos as they look to build on a successful 2025 season. Dobbins provides a potent backfield option when healthy, complementing 2025 second-round pick RJ Harvey.

The details

Dobbins' new contract includes $8 million in guaranteed money. Over his career, he has amassed 3,024 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns on 582 carries, despite missing significant time due to various knee and Achilles injuries. In 2025, he rushed for 772 yards and 4 touchdowns on 153 carries for the Broncos before a Lisfranc injury ended his season.

  • Dobbins signed the two-year, $20 million contract in March 2026.
  • He missed the entirety of the 2021 season after tearing his ACL in the preseason.
  • Dobbins suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Week 1 of the 2023 season, ending his year prematurely.
  • In 2025, Dobbins missed several games due to a Lisfranc injury sustained in Week 10.

The players

J.K. Dobbins

A 27-year-old running back who has been an elite performer when healthy, but has dealt with numerous injuries throughout his six-year NFL career.

RJ Harvey

The Broncos' 2025 second-round draft pick, who will continue to form a potent backfield duo with Dobbins.

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What they’re saying

“Retaining J.K. Dobbins was a priority for us this offseason. When healthy, he's one of the most dynamic running backs in the league, and we believe he can be a key part of our offense going forward.”

— George Paton, General Manager, Denver Broncos (Broncos.com)

What’s next

The Broncos will monitor Dobbins' recovery from his latest injury and hope he can stay healthy for the entirety of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Broncos are betting on Dobbins' talent and potential, despite his injury history, as they look to build a potent backfield duo with the young RJ Harvey. Keeping Dobbins in Denver provides stability and upside to the Broncos' running game.