Jaguars miss out on J.K. Dobbins, sign Chris Rodriguez Jr
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars were close to signing running back J.K. Dobbins before he re-signed with the Denver Broncos. Dobbins had a deal nearly finalized with the Jaguars following the loss of Travis Etienne Jr. to the New Orleans Saints. After Dobbins remained with the Broncos, Jacksonville pivoted to Chris Rodriguez Jr., who is expected to split carries with second-year back Bhayshul Tuten. Rodriguez Jr. is currently sidelined with a foot injury, further complicating the Jaguars' backfield situation ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Jaguars almost finalized a deal for J.K. Dobbins.
- •Dobbins re-signed with the Broncos for two years, $16 million.
- •Travis Etienne Jr. is out after signing with the Saints.
- •Chris Rodriguez Jr. signed with the Jaguars for two years, $10 million.
- •Rodriguez Jr. is currently unable to practice due to injury.
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"Jacksonville nearly paired Trevor Lawrence with explosive playmaker J.K. Dobbins before a late-hour Broncos intervention forced a pivot to an injury-riddled backup plan in the backfield.
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