The Denver Broncos wrap up their June 2025 minicamp by signing JK Dobbins to lead a 'running back revolution' with RJ Harvey, boosting their 2025 offense.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
As the Denver Broncos wrapped up their mandatory minicamp on Thursday, the buzz wasn't just about the end of the offseason program—it was about a bold new beginning. The official signing of running back JK Dobbins signals the start of what Head Coach Sean Payton is calling a 'running back revolution,' a move designed to supercharge an offense for a team with legitimate playoff aspirations after a 10-win season.
Head coach Sean Payton is reportedly planning a 'running back revolution' with the new tandem of JK Dobbins and rookie RJ Harvey.
The ink is dry on JK Dobbins' one-year, $2.75 million contract, and the impact is already being felt. Coming off a fantastic comeback season with over 1,000 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns, Dobbins brings proven explosiveness to the Denver backfield. He and impressive rookie RJ Harvey were standouts during the final day of minicamp, showing flashes of the one-two punch Payton envisions. This revamped ground game is the centerpiece of the team's 2025 offensive strategy, aiming to provide balance and take pressure off second-year quarterback Bo Nix.
The Broncos' ambitions are reflected in their demanding 2025 schedule. Leaks confirm the team will play in three primetime contests and travel across the pond for a high-profile game in London. After securing a playoff spot last season, the pressure is on to take the next step. The schedule's conclusion, with critical divisional games against the Chiefs and Chargers, is already being circled as a stretch that will likely determine the AFC West champion and shape the playoff picture.
While the on-field product looks promising, significant business looms off the field. A host of key starters, including All-Pro defenders Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto, receiver Courtland Sutton, and defensive end John Franklin-Myers, are entering the final year of their contracts. Negotiations with Franklin-Myers, in particular, are reportedly at a standstill. While these situations are expected to be resolved after the season, they create an undercurrent of uncertainty for the team's long-term core.
In more positive news for the defense, marquee free agent signing Dre Greenlaw is making excellent progress. The star linebacker, who has been rehabbing a quad injury, is 'on schedule' according to Coach Payton and is fully expected to be ready for the start of training camp. His health will be critical for a defense looking to maintain its elite status amidst the contract uncertainty of its other stars.
With minicamp now in the rearview, the Broncos head into a six-week break with a clear identity: a team built to run the ball and contend now. The pieces are in place, the schedule is challenging, and the expectations are sky-high. All eyes will be on Dove Valley when training camp kicks off, as the final preparations for a pivotal 2025 season begin.
