Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins is expected to be out for the foreseeable future โdue to a significant foot injury, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport โฃreported Friday. Dobbins sustained the injury during the Broncos’ 31-28 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders last โThursday on Thursday Night Football.
Dobbins reportedly โคbelieves the injury resulted fromโ an โillegalโฃ hip-drop tackle by the raiders, though the play was not flagged during the game. He finished the game despite the injury, contributing to the Broncos’โค win.โ
The Broncos are considering placing Dobbins on injured reserve. His absence is a blow to Denver’s offense, notably as he was having a career season.
rookie R.J.โฃ harvey, a second-round pick in the โNFL โDraft,โ is expected to take on โa starting role. Broncos Head Coach Sean payton,quarterback โฃBoโข Nix,and wide receiver courtland sutton have โall publicly praised Harvey.he will be tested immediately, as the Broncos face โthe Kansas City Chiefs this โฃSunday in a crucial divisional matchup.โ
Denver currently holds โคan 8-2 record and leads โขthe AFC West, while the Chiefsโ are 5-4 and seeking toโฃ improve their playoff positioning.
In addition to Harvey, the โBroncos will likely rely on Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie โขto contribute toโค the rushing attack during Dobbins’ recovery.
