Broncos Miss Etienne, Sign Dobbins

0:00On April 8th, the Denver Broncos had their eyes locked on running back, Travis ETN during free agency, but he ended up signing with the New Orleans. Saints, instead. ETN confirmed the interest from Denver, landing a four-year deal worth $48 million that averages 12 million per season, with $24 million guaranteed and a $12 million signing bonus. Word from an NFL executive is that the Broncos were convinced they had EDN in the back, only to get blindsided when the Saints jumped in. They were straight up shot, according to the report. After missing out, Denver shifted gears quick and re-signed JK Dobbins, their top priority, according to head coach Sean Payton. Payton made it clear at the NFL annual meeting that Dobbins was number one on the list ahead of everyone else. Dobbins got a two-year contract for $16 million, averaging $8 million a year, with a $4 million signing bonus that's fully. Guarantee for next season, but nothing locked in for year two.

1:01He set to lead the backfield in 2026, rotating with RJ Harvey, and the team plans to grab another back in the draft later this month. That keeps Denver's ground game rolling strong, even if it wasn't their first choice on the draft, now to build it out.