Broncos do not sign running back after recent tryouts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:09 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

The Denver Broncos held tryouts for running backs Jaden Nixon, Sam Scott, and Marcus Yarns but have chosen not to sign any of them. Reports indicate the Broncos have 'no immediate plans' to add a running back following these workouts. The decision comes as running backs J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey are recovering from hamstring injuries, though there is optimism they may return for Week 3. The Broncos have rookie Jonah Coleman and Tyler Badie available on the active roster, with Cody Schrader providing additional depth on the practice squad. The team's first practice of the week is scheduled for Wednesday, where their injury situation will be clarified.
- •Broncos hosted tryouts for three running backs on Tuesday.
- •Leonard Nixon, Sam Scott, and Marcus Yarns were evaluated.
- •No new running backs signed following the workouts.
- •J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey dealing with injuries but could return soon.
- •Broncos will hold their first practice of the week on Wednesday.
- 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos have ‘no immediate plans’ to sign running back after 3 tryouts
"The Denver Gazette reports the Broncos have "no immediate plans" to sign a running back after three RBs worked out on Tuesday.
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