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Jaguars miss on J.K. Dobbins, sign Chris Rodriguez Jr

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:28 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Jaguars miss on J.K. Dobbins, sign Chris Rodriguez Jr

Summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars did not finalize a deal with running back J.K. Dobbins during NFL free agency. The team sought to fill the void left by Travis Etienne, who joined the New Orleans Saints, by signing Chris Rodriguez Jr. for two years. Dobbins had an agreement largely in place with Jacksonville but ultimately returned to the Denver Broncos on a two-year contract worth up to $20 million. Dobbins' productivity when healthy adds to the depth of the Broncos' backfield, which will now not include him in Jacksonville's plans for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Travis Etienne signed with the New Orleans Saints.
•Chris Rodriguez Jr. joins the Jaguars for two years.
•J.K. Dobbins was close to signing with the Jaguars.
•Dobbins re-signed with the Broncos for up to $20 million.
•Dobbins tallied 772 rushing yards and four touchdowns last season.

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12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Jaguars reportedly missed out on 25-TD running back in NFL free agency

What they're saying

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The Jacksonville Jaguars nearly added a veteran free-agent running back this offseason, but couldn't get the deal past the finish line, leading them to sign Chris Rodriguez Jr. instead to replace Travis Etienne.
— Yahoo Sports

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