Broncos, Jaguars compete for same running backs in free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars targeted the same running backs during free agency this spring. The Broncos sought former Jaguar Travis Etienne, who joined the New Orleans Saints. After losing Etienne, the Jaguars pursued J.K. Dobbins, who re-signed with Denver. The Jaguars did manage to sign Chris Rodriguez, who the Broncos also wanted. The two teams are set to play against each other on Sunday.
- •Broncos aimed to sign Travis Etienne but he chose the Saints.
- •Jaguars nearly acquired J.K. Dobbins before he re-signed with the Broncos.
- •Jacksonville signed Chris Rodriguez, a target for Denver as well.
- •The teams face off on Sunday at 2:05 p.m. MT.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos and Jaguars fought over the same running backs in free agency
"The Broncos and Jaguars wanted to sign the same running backs during free agency this spring.
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