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RB free agency drama: Broncos & Jaguars swapped targets
18 Sep
Summary
- Broncos pursued Etienne but he signed with Saints.
- Jaguars nearly signed Dobbins, but he re-signed with Broncos.
- Both teams targeted Rodriguez; Jaguars secured him.
The Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars faced off in an offseason battle for running back talent, with their free agency pursuits now set to play out on the field. The Broncos initially targeted Travis Etienne, but he ultimately signed with the New Orleans Saints, bypassing Denver.
Following Etienne's departure, the Jaguars pursued Broncos free agent J.K. Dobbins. Although a deal was nearly finalized, Dobbins decided to re-sign with the Broncos instead. Further complicating the backfield dynamics, both teams targeted Chris Rodriguez, with the Jaguars ultimately winning that competition.
The Jaguars' running back room now features Rodriguez alongside Bhayshul Tuten, while the Broncos, having missed out on Etienne and Rodriguez, retained Dobbins, who shares duties with RJ Harvey. These free agency skirmishes add an intriguing subplot to their upcoming Sunday game.
