J.K. Dobbins, Broncos Reportedly Agree to New Contract, RB Reacts on Social Media

J.K. Dobbins may be a "Bronco for life" after all.

After previously expressing a desire to remain with the Denver Broncos, the running back and AFC West team agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract with $8 million guaranteed, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Dianna Russini of The Athletic first reported the two sides had agreed to a new deal.

Dobbins posted his thoughts on social media:

This comes after Dobbins told reporters in January he hoped his time with the Broncos would last more than just one injury-shortened season.

"It starts with the ownership," he said. "They get us everything that we need to be successful here. … There were things I would ask [owner Greg] Penner, and he would get it to us. He would get it to me. Then my man, coach Sean Payton, I love him to death. He's one of my favorite coaches ever.

"Then [running backs] coach Lou Ayeni, too. It has been a great process with everyone here. Then the offensive line, and just like everybody, the brothers, and like the defense. I even felt like I was part of the defense because they wanted me here. [Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph] wanted me here. So it's just been a great time here in my short time. I think that I'll be here. Hopefully, I will. I think I'm a Bronco for life."

Denver surely saw enough, as Dobbins was productive in his first year there before a foot injury ended his season in Week 10. He finished with 772 yards and four rushing touchdowns on 5.0 yards per carry and likely would have reached the 1,000-yard mark if he stayed healthy.

The Ohio State product also ran for more than 100 yards in wins over the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys.

The Broncos certainly could have used him down the stretch considering backup RJ Harvey averaged just 3.7 yards per carry throughout the season and managed just 20 yards on 3.3 yards per attempt against the Buffalo Bills and 37 yards on 2.8 yards per attempt against the New England Patriots in the playoffs.

But Harvey was just a rookie, and Denver will surely count on second-year improvement even while bringing Dobbins back on a new deal.

Whether or not the veteran can remain healthy is the biggest question considering he missed the 2021 season before being limited to eight games in 2022, one game in 2023, 13 games in 2024 and 10 games in 2025.

Like 2025, Dobbins would have surpassed 1,000 yards on the ground in 2024 if he stayed healthy considering he ran for 905 yards and nine touchdowns for the Los Angeles Chargers.

There is plenty of reason for optimism when it comes to Dobbins, as he is still just 27 years old and has averaged 5.2 yards per carry throughout his career. He may not be someone the Broncos can rely on to carry the ball 300 times given his durability concerns, but he can split work in the backfield and be productive when given the opportunity.

That is what he has done throughout his career when healthy, and there is no reason to expect that to change when he's on the field.