J.K. Dobbins faces pressure as Broncos prepare for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
J.K. Dobbins has been re-signed by the Denver Broncos with a two-year contract worth up to $20 million, but he may not be the player facing the greatest pressure this coming season. While Dobbins averaged 77.2 rushing yards per game and can be considered a role player, the addition of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle increases the stakes on offense. Waddle is expected to transform the Broncos' attack, and his high draft cost means he must perform. Defensively, Riley Moss also faces significant scrutiny, particularly after leading the league in pass interference penalties last year. The Broncos are expected to rely heavily on both new acquisitions as they head into the season.
- •Dobbins was re-signed after a 2025 season cut short by injury.
- •Broncos traded multiple picks to acquire Jaylen Waddle.
- •Dobbins and Waddle's performances are crucial to team success.
- •Riley Moss will be targeted often after last season's penalties.
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — JK Dobbins is not the Broncos player under the most pressure in 2026, so who is?
"J.K. Dobbins was recently named the Broncos player under the most pressure this coming season, but there are more obvious choices.
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