Broncos Prioritize RB Signings in Free Agency

0:00On February 28, the Denver Broncos face a major shortage at running back heading into the offseason. Coach Sean Payton and General Manager George Payton called it a top priority at the NFL Combine. Right now, only RJ Harby is signed for next year. They plan to resign Tyler Batty on a one-year deal and hope to bring back JK Dovins, but won't offer a tender to Jalil McLaughlin. Still, the team knows it needs a bigger splash. The free agents like Breeze Hall, Kenneth Walker III, and Tyler Algear topping their list. Fans and analysts see Algear as a smart, affordable target from the Atlanta Falcons. He's seeking around 3 years for $22 million, or about $7,300,000 per year. That's a deal compared to what stars like Hall or Walker might command over 10 million annually. Alge had a solid rookie year with over 1,000 rushing yards, though his efficiency dip last season behind Bigeon Robinson. Breeze show promise as a rookie, but struggled in efficiency when forced into the starting

1:01role after Dovins got hurt. With Capspace finally opening up after moving on from Russell Wilson, the Broncos could pair a short-term Dovins deal under $4 million a year with. Algear, free agency, kicks off March 11, so expect them to move fast on these options.