Broncos linked to multiple free agent running backs
Where there's smoke, there's fire. While nothing is guaranteed, all signs seem to point to Sean Payton kicking the tires on another important piece of the roster: running back. Once again, the organization is tied to a myriad of players. While the team patiently awaits the official return of Javonte Williams and hopes that the addition […]
Where there's smoke, there's fire.
While nothing is guaranteed, all signs seem to point to Sean Payton kicking the tires on another important piece of the roster: running back.
Once again, the organization is tied to a myriad of players. While the team patiently awaits the official return of Javonte Williams and hopes that the addition of Samje Perine will provide a much-needed spark, the position has plenty of question marks.
Field Yates, ESPN Insider, highlighted one last roster move for all 32 NFL teams. For Denver, Yates cites the concerns surrounding Williams' return along with the rumors swirling tying the Broncos to Dalvin Cook over the past few weeks.
The Broncos were immediately linked to Dalvin Cook following his release from the Vikings, which was not merely a byproduct of Cook being a very accomplished player; the team is also a tad thin at running back, given the lack of clarity on when Javonte Williams will be back from a major knee injury suffered last season. Even if Williams is ready at the outset of the season (no sure thing), the Broncos will likely want to be judicious with his workload.
Yates further elaborated, focusing on the availability that currently exists on the market. Specifically, Yates links Ezekiel Elliott, Leonard Fournette, Kareem Hunt, and Dalvin Cook to the organization, if they were to make a splash signing.
Spotrac has 27 available running backs currently available. Some of the bigger names could be the spark the team needs to take them to the next level.
Who are the remaining NFL free-agent running backs?
- Ezekiel Elliot
- Dalvin Cook
- Leonard Fournette
- Kareem Hunt
- J.D. McKissic
- Mark Ingram
- Rex Burkhead
- Giovani Bernard
- Taiwan Jones
- Darrel Williams
- Dontrell Hilliard
- Dwayne Washington
- Trenton Cannon
- Royce Freeman
- David Johnson
- Kenyan Drake
- Justin Jackson
- Marlon Mack
- Malcolm Brown
- Darrynton Evans
- Jaret Patterson
- Benny Snell Jr.
- James Robinson
- Tyreik McAllister
- Aaron Shampklin
- Titus Swen
- Master Teague
If Denver is truly interested in upgrading the position, there are plenty of options available at their disposal. However, the team could also look inward on some potential longshots that could push the 53, making an immediate impact without the team having to look elsewhere.
Who are the current running backs on the Denver Broncos roster?
- Javonte Williams
- Samaje Perine
- Jaleel McLaughlin
- Tony Jones Jr
- Tyler Badie
With the season rapidly approaching, let's see if Payton takes a leap and shakes things up. So far this offseason, he's proven time and time again he's not afraid of change.
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