J.K. Dobbins can shake defenders, but not the injury bug.
The Denver Broncos running back is believed to be out for the foreseeable future with a significant foot injury, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Friday.
Dobbins is working through his options but being placed on injured reserve, which would force him out for at least the next four games, remains a possibility, per Rapoport and Pelissero.
The Broncos ruled Dobbins out for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.
Dobbins going on IR would mean he'll have missed multiple games in each of his last five seasons and at least one game dating back to his 2020 rookie season with the Baltimore Ravens in which he played 15 out of a possible 16.
Injury woes have followed the talented running back in every one of his NFL stops, beginning with Baltimore, where he missed 43 games over four regular seasons, including all of the 2021 campaign. In his solo season with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024, Dobbins missed four games.
So, yet another comeback bid is in store for Dobbins, who signed with the Broncos this past offseason. Dobbins leads the AFC West's first-place squad with 153 carries, 772 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.
Prior to adding Dobbins, Denver selected RJ Harvey in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Harvey's proved to be an excellent receiver out of the backfield (25 receptions for 175 yards and four TDs), but will now be asked to put on his running shoes.
So far, Harvey's carried the ball 50 times for 214 yards and a pair of scores. He'll be looked on to up his rushing numbers in a major way. Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin could also see some more reps at RB.
It's potentially a tough blow for Dobbins, but a big opportunity for Harvey, beginning with the Broncos (8-2) facing Kansas City (5-4) on Sunday in a massive AFC West battle.
Dobbins would miss games at the Washington Commanders (Week 13), at the Las Vegas Raiders (Week 14) and versus the Green Bay Packers (Week 15) if eventually placed on IR.
