The Denver Broncos have to field an efficient rushing attack for 2026 and beyond, and the 2025 season only reinforced that idea. During the first 10 weeks of the regular season last year, the Broncos actually did have an efficient ground game, as J.K. Dobbins was on pace to run for over 1,300 yards before the season-ending foot injury.
Had Dobbins not gotten hurt and played a majority of the season, it's very likely that the Broncos would have already re-signed him at this point, as this team really doesn't mess around when they want to bring certain players back, and while Dobbins could still return to the Broncos, the team might want to shoot a bit higher and sign someone who does not have this big of an injury concern.