The Denver Broncos have a few needs that could be addressed through free agency, but it sounds like the franchise is eyeing a specific position group next week.
Nick Kosmider of The Athletic believes the Broncos will keep a close eye on the free agent running back market, meaning Kenneth Walker of the Seattle Seahawks, Travis Etienne of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tyler Allgeier of the Atlanta Falcons could be potential targets.
Kosmider also lists Carolina Panthers' pending free agent Rico Dowdle as a potential option.
"Expect the Broncos to closely examine a veteran class that could include Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, speedy Jaguars standout Travis Etienne and Rico Dowdle, the physical, downhill back who has run for just shy of 1,100 yards in each of the last two seasons," Kosmider said.
Walker and Etienne are the consensus top two running backs in the free agency class, but Allgeier and Dowdle are also two mid-tier free agents who could find success in Sean Payton's offense. Both players were tag candidates, but neither received the tag before the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Tuesday.
Denver's rushing attack was incredibly inefficient in 2025, especially after J.K. Dobbins went down for the season in November with a foot injury.
The Broncos are slated to have $25 million in cap space, which should be enough to sign an impactful back and upgrade the offense. We'll see if it ends up being Walker, Etienne, or maybe a savvy veteran on a cheaper deal like Allgeier or Dowdle.
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