Broncos Tender Tyler Badie, Eye Upgrades at RB

0:00On February 28th, the Denver Broncos plan to keep running back Tyler Batty for the 2026 season by offering him a one-year tender worth. $1,75 million. He's an exclusive rights free agent, and while nothing is official, team sources say the deal's in the works. Batty went undrafted in 2022, and has spent most of his career with Denver. Over three seasons, he played in 25 games, rushing for 109 yards on 20 carries, and catching 23 passes for one, 169 yards in one touchdown, mostly as a third down back. His role grew bigger in 2025 after the top pressure got hurt, and head coach Sean Payton has praised his versatility in running, pass. Protection and receiving. Meanwhile, the Broncos passed on tendering restricted free agent Jalil McLaughlin, whose right of first refusal deal would have cost $3 million. $500,000. They see him as a reserve, and still want to bring him back as a free agent, with leading Russia JK Dobbins also hitting free agency.

1:04The team lost an AFC championship to the Patriots, so their eyeing upgrades at running back and could chase big names like Breeze Hall, Kenneth, Walker, or Tyler Algar to shake up the depth chart this off season.