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Broncos' Etienne Miss, Waddle Trade

Denver Broncos Shocking Miss: Travis Etienne Chooses Saints Over Broncos, Leaving J.K. Dobbins as Lead Back

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Travis Etienne

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J.K. Dobbins

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On April 3rd, the Denver Broncos entered the 2026 NFL offseason hunting for a big-time

playmaker to boost their offense, and they had.

Their eyes locked on running back Travis Etienne Jr.

Word from an NFL executive via Mike Sando at the Athletic is that the Broncos figured

they had Etienne in the bag, but the New Orleans Saints swooped in with a deal worth over

50 million bucks.

Alex said Denver was straight-up shot when Etienne fresh off 1,107 rushing yards, 7 scores

on the ground, and 36 catches for 292 yards plus 6 receiving touchdowns with the Jaguars.

Pick the Saints instead.

That missed left JK Dovins as their lead back, though the Broncos still landed wide out

Jalen Waddle in a trade to spark things up front.

Pairing Etienne with Waddle could have turned heads, but now Denver's building around

what they got, eyes on training camp to see if the offense clicks.

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