Tag: Running Back
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CU Buffs player Q&A: Running back Dallan Hayden back in the fold after shaking off injury | Buffs Gameday
BOULDER — In a matter of weeks, Dallan Hayden went from starting running back to standing on the sidelines waiting to have his number called. The Ohio State transfer appeared set to be Colorado’s starter heading into his second year in the program, but an injury late in fall camp ruled him out for the…
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Broncos’ J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey overcome slow running start to help power win over Titans
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J.K. Dobbins found daylight on a cloudy afternoon for the Broncos running game. The veteran running back took a fourth-quarter handoff in the red zone and scored his first rushing touchdown since joining the Broncos in free agency. Dobbins ran 19 yards into the end zone to help seal a 20-12 victory over the Tennessee…
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Running back RJ Harvey’s NFL dream is days away from becoming a reality in Broncos’ season-opener Sunday
ENGLEWOOD — RJ Harvey called it a “dream come true” to make his NFL debut on Sunday. The Broncos’ rookie running back, drafted No. 60 overall in the second round, projects to share the load of carries with J.K. Dobbins in the backfield this season. It all starts against the Titans inside Empower Field at…
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Broncos-Saints preseason finale: 3 things to watch
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The Broncos are one game away from closing the preseason. Denver travels to New Orleans on Saturday after beating the 49ers and Cardinals in exhibition play. Here are three things to watch ahead of the Broncos’ preseason finale against the Saints. 1. Starter snaps Coach Sean Payton estimates that starting players will get 8 to…
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Broncos, RJ Harvey agree to terms on running back’s rookie contract
The Broncos have their 2025 draft class locked up. Running back RJ Harvey agreed to contract terms Thursday, a source confirmed, after the majority of NFL second-round picks delayed signing to negotiate for more guaranteed money. Harvey will have a standard four-year rookie deal with a slot value of $7.36 million — including a $1.99…
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Denver Broncos notebook: Defense better in second joint practice; starters’ status for preseason finale; Javonte Williams’ readiness
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ENGLEWOOOD – Increased energy helped the Denver Broncos defense reap the benefit of joint practices Thursday at Centura Health Training Center. That wasn’t the case Wednesday, the first of two shared practices between the Broncos and visiting Los Angeles Rams. “Yesterday was not good enough, obviously. We came out flat for the first couple of…
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Broncos analysis: 3 takeaways from the Broncos’ disappointing loss to the Eagles
DENVER — The Broncos had arguably their most disappointing loss of the season Sunday, falling to the Eagles, 30-13, and dropping to 5-5 on the year. Here are three takeaways from the game: Gordon’s fumble proves costly Facing a fourth and 1 on the Eagles’ 23-yard-line, Broncos running back Melvin Gordon appeared to have gotten a…
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How Broncos rookie Javonte Williams became one of the NFL’s fiercest runners
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DENVER — Not long after Brian Hess became the strength and conditioning coach at North Carolina, was he introduced to then-sophomore running back Javonte Williams. Their introduction came in the weight room, where Williams is hard to miss. “I look down and I see Javonte with five plates (495 pounds) on the bar just hammering…
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Denver Broncos running backs Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon III run for touchdowns, rue missed opportunities in front of end zone
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Javonte Williams picked a good time to learn a lesson. The Broncos rookie running back scored his first career touchdown in Sunday’s 26-0 win over the New York Jets and was close to adding a second. With Denver up three possessions in the final minutes of its third straight win to open the season, the…