On Tuesday afternoon, word emerged that running back J.K. Dobbins has signed with the Broncos. Not long thereafter, coach Sean Payton met with reporters. And Payton was mum about the situation. “I’m not going to answer to any reports,” Payton said. “I think we’re close. I’ll tell you tomorrow.”

JK Dobbins is coming off a career resurgence with the Chargers last season. Including a career game vs the Raiders. He just signed with the Broncos.

Dobbins agreed to a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Broncos in free agency, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. Dobbins, 26, spent four years with the Baltimore Ravens before signing a one-year deal with the Chargers ahead of the 2024 season.

The Denver Broncos are shaking up their running back depth chart, bringing in veteran J.K. Dobbins on a one-year deal. The full contract details are not yet known -- and the signing is not yet official -- but NFL Network (and other outlets) have reported the contract is worth "up to" $5.25 million. The key to that is "up to."

The Bears had the opportunity to splash on offense this offseason. With J.K. Dobbins deciding to go to the Broncos, they missed their chance.

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins apparently turned down an offer from the team this offseason around free agency. While Dobbins currently ponders signing with the Denver Broncos, the Chargers approach mandatory minicamp with the veteran running back still sitting on the rare unrestricted free agent tender they applied in April.