Key part of crowded backfield
Dobbins is jostling for position in a Broncos backfield that also includes RJ Harvey and Jonah Coleman, Luca Evans of the Denver Post reports.
Dobbins led the Broncos with 772 rushing yards across 10 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, and he's likely to maintain a prominent role in the team's 2026 backfield mix, even with Denver having spent a second-round pick in 2025 on Harvey and a fourth-rounder this year on Coleman. Harvey is likely to get most of the pass-catching opportunities but averaged just 3.7 yards per carry in the 2025 regular season compared to Dobbins' 5.0, while the 5-foot-8, 220-pound Coleman may be the bigger threat to Dobbins' opportunities on early downs. The Broncos may opt to keep four running backs on the 53-man roster, with Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie battling for the final spot.
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RJ Harvey
Unlikely to play Sunday
Harvey (hamstring) "is unlikely to play" Sunday against the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Marvin Mims Jr.
Won't play this week
Mims (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
RJ Harvey
Listed as questionable for Week 2
Harvey (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after he was limited in practice Friday for the second consecutive day.
Marvin Mims Jr.
Absent from practice again
Mims (foot) was a non-participant at the Broncos' practice Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.
RJ Harvey
Officially limited Thursday
Harvey (hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
RJ Harvey
Taking part in Thursday's practice
Harvey (hamstring) is present at practice Thursday, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.
Marvin Mims Jr.
DNP on Wednesday
Mims (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
RJ Harvey
Dealing with hamstring issue
Harvey (hamstring) was estimated as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports.
Jonah Coleman
Sees little playing time in NFL debut
Coleman returned one kickoff for 27 yards during Denver's 31-10 loss to Kansas City on Monday.
Marvin Mims Jr.
Draws zero targets in season opener
Mims did not see any targets and returned two punts for 36 yards in Monday's Week 1 loss to Kansas City. He managed a hip injury but is expected to be fine for Week 2, per Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com.