Jaguars miss out on near-done deal with JK Dobbins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly were close to signing running back JK Dobbins during the NFL free agency period this offseason. The deal was described as 'near-done' but ultimately fell through, with Dobbins re-signing with the Denver Broncos on a two-year contract worth $16 million. Dobbins has faced injury challenges in the past, appearing in only nine games between 2021 and 2023. Following Travis Etienne's departure, the Jaguars signed Chris Rodriguez to strengthen their backfield, alongside Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen.
- •Jaguars attempted to sign JK Dobbins earlier this offseason.
- •Dobbins ultimately re-signed with the Denver Broncos.
- •He struggled with injuries, playing just nine games from 2021 to 2023.
- •Jaguars signed Chris Rodriguez for two years and $10 million.
- •Rodriguez, Tuten, and Allen are expected to share the workload.
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Jaguars had ‘near-done’ deal with free agent RB that fell through
"The Jaguars nearly had a done deal with a free agent running back earlier this offseason but it fell through.
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