Jaleel McLaughlin - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Seven carries in win McLaughlin rushed the ball seven times for 40 yards in Thursday's 20-13 win over the Chiefs.

Impact McLaughlin closed the gap in workload to RJ Harvey in Week 16, though he was the clear complementary back once again Thursday. He was out-touched 19-7 by Harvey, though McLaughlin did chip in a 15-yard run just before halftime to set up a field goal for the Broncos. He'll likely retain a secondary role in the Denver offense in Week 18 against the Chargers.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

RB Jaleel McLaughlin rumbles for a 15-yard gain | Broncos at Chiefs Running back Jaleel McLaughlin finds the open field and gains 15 yards against the Chiefs.

22 HOURS AGO • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Handles five carries in loss McLaughlin rushed five times for 37 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact McLaughlin was not a major factor Sunday, as the Broncos only attempted 17 total rushes against the Jaguars, with starter RJ Harvey handling seven of those carries. The 25-year-old McLaughlin played just 10 of the Broncos 66 offensive snaps, behind both Harvey (39) and Tyler Badie (15). His limited work came after head coach Sean Payton told reporters that he planned to get the third-year running back more touches moving forward. Though his five carries against Jacksonville were a slight improvement over his two carries in Week 15, his minimal involvement makes McLaughlin extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. The Youngstown State product remains a solid insurance policy in the event that Harvey were to miss time due to injury, but he can safely be left out of fantasy lineups heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Chiefs.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaleel McLaughlin's 16-yard rush ends with a cartwheel finish | Broncos vs. Jaguars Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin rushes for 16 yards and is spun to the ground early in the game against Jacksonville.

5 DAYS AGO • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Coach suggests more work coming Head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that he plans to get McLaughlin more touches moving forward, Jon Heath of USA Today Broncos Wire reports.

Impact RJ Harvey is expected to play through a rib injury Sunday against the Jaguars, but the Broncos will be mindful of the rookie lead back's workload down the stretch to help ensure Harvey's healthy for the playoffs. If Harvey comes off the field more on early downs, that could lead to more opportunities for McLaughlin. While McLaughlin's a capable pass catcher, Tyler Badie seems to be the team's preferred backfield option in passing situations. McLaughlin has yet to exceed seven touches in a game this season, and an increased workload may not lead to much success Sunday against Jacksonville's stout run defense.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal usage in win McLaughlin rushed two times for four yards in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Packers.

Impact McLaughlin continued to operate as Denver's No. 2 running back while playing just nine of the Broncos' 68 offensive snaps against Green Bay. Meanwhile, teammate RJ Harvey dominated the running back snap share, playing 46 snaps in the contest. The 25-year-old McLaughlin does not hold much fantasy value based on his limited usage in Denver's offense, though he remains a solid insurance policy if Harvey were to be sidelined by an injury down the stretch. Up next for the Broncos is a Week 16 home matchup against the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Handles four carries in win McLaughlin rushed four times for 22 yards and caught his lone target for nine yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Raiders.

Impact McLaughlin played just 10 of the Broncos' 74 offensive snaps Sunday, behind both RJ Harvey (50) and Tyler Badie (12). The 25-year-old running back was unable to get much going with his limited opportunities, as Harvey continued to establish himself as the No. 1 option out of the backfield while recording 100 total scrimmage yards on 23 touches and a touchdown. McLaughlin remains a solid insurance policy in the event that Harvey were to miss time down the stretch, but barring an injury, he should not be trusted for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Packers.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos facing brutal stretch run as they seek first AFC West title and top playoff seed in a decade

The Denver Broncos have ended the Kansas City Chiefs' reign in the AFC West

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Seven touches in win McLaughlin rushed six times for 24 yards and caught his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 27-26 win over the Commanders.

Impact McLaughlin played 13 of Denver's 70 offensive snaps Sunday, his highest snap count of the season but the lowest total of any Broncos' running back in the contest. Meanwhile, starter RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie played ahead of the 25-year-old McLaughlin, seeing the field for 33 and 18 offensive snaps, respectively. McLaughlin rushed six times and recorded one reception for the second straight game, and with such limited usage, he is unlikely to present much fantasy value most weeks. The Youngstown State product serves as a solid insurance policy behind Harvey but should not be trusted in fantasy lineups in Week 14 when the Broncos visit the Raiders.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rushing TD in win McLaughlin carried the ball six times for 19 yards and one touchdown during Denver's win over the Chiefs on Sunday. He also secured his only target for minus-5 yards.

Impact McLaughlin had been a health scratch for nine of the Broncos' first 10 regular-season games, but he rejoined the team's backfield Week 11 following the placement of J.K. Dobbins (foot) on IR and made the most of his opportunities. Rookie second-round pick RJ Harvey was more productive overall due to his involvement in the receiving game, but neither he or McLaughlin found much sledding versus Kansas City's standout defense. McLaughlin will reprise his No. 2 role versus the Commanders in Week 12, though unless he's able to vulture another TD it will be difficult to translate those opportunities into consistent fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos beat Chiefs 22-19 on Lutz's last-second field goal, extending win streak to 8 games

The Denver Broncos have extended their winning streak to eight games with a 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Why Jaleel McLaughlin is getting more touches than RJ Harvey as Broncos RB vs. Chiefs | Sporting News This was supposed to be about Harvey.

NOVEMBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

After weeks of inactivity, Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin 'ready' for opportunity in J.K. Dobbins' absence Jaleel McLaughlin has been inactive on 9 of 10 game days this season, but Sean Payton said McLaughlin is ‘ready’ for the Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 15 • DENVERPOST.COM

Set to rejoin backfield McLaughlin is on track to rejoin the Broncos' backfield after J.K. Dobbins (foot) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact McLaughlin has been a healthy scratch for nine of the first 10 regular-season games, with his lone appearance coming in Week 6 against the Jets, when he played just six offensive snaps. However, with Dobbins sidelined for Sunday's AFC West tilt, McLaughlin will join rookie second-rounder RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie in the backfield. McLaughlin posted 572 scrimmage yards through 16 regular-season games in 2024 and could see some touches while spelling Harvey and Badie.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Denver Broncos must find more snaps for little-used player following J.K. Dobbins news | Sporting News The Denver Broncos need to get Jaleel McLaughlin on the field in 2025.

NOVEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Remains healthy scratch McLaughlin (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Raiders.

Impact McLaughlin has only appeared in one game this season. With each of J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie, he'll remain a spectator for Thursday's matchup.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Houston McLaughlin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact McLaughlin will be a healthy scratch for the eighth time in nine games as the Broncos go with three active running backs in J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie. McLaughlin's next opportunity to see the field is Thursday against the Raiders.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 8 McLaughlin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact McLaughlin has been a healthy scratch for seven of the Broncos' first eight games of the regular season, with his lone appearances taking place Week 6 against the Jets. J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie will be the three running backs on the Broncos' active roster for Week 8.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor in debut McLaughlin rushed once for zero yards and failed to reel in his lone target in Sunday's 13-11 win over the Jets.

Impact McLaughlin made his season debut Sunday after being a healthy inactive for Denver's first five games of the 2025 campaign. The third-year running back played just six of the Broncos' 60 offensive snaps, well behind both J.K. Dobbins (30) and RJ Harvey (17). Fellow running back Tyler Badie was inactive for the first time in Week 6, giving McLaughlin the opportunity against the Jets. With that said, it remains to be seen how the Broncos will deploy their running back rotation behind Dobbins and Harvey going forward. Barring injuries, however, McLaughlin remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 7 matchup against the Giants.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin active for London game against Jets

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin is active and could make his season debut Sunday against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Active for first time in 2025 McLaughlin is active for the first time this season in Sunday's game against the Jets in London, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact A healthy inactive for Denver's first five games, McLaughlin will finally get the chance to make his 2025 debut as he suits up as the Broncos' No. 3 back behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey. In order to make room for McLaughlin on the gameday roster, the Broncos have elected to make fellow running back Tyler Badie inactive for the first time. Though McLaughlin totaled 572 yards from scrimmage over 16 games in 2024, the Broncos likely won't call on him to play more than a handful of snaps behind Dobbins and Harvey on Sunday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Active for first time in 2025 McLaughlin is active for the first time this season in Sunday's game against the Jets in London, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' forgotten RB could be a perfect trade candidate in the coming weeks After two strong seasons for Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos, current constantly gameday inactive running back, Jaleel McLaughlin, could...

OCTOBER 7 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Healthy scratch for Week 5 McLaughlin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact For a fifth straight week, McLaughlin is a healthy scratch. J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey have handled most of the RB duties, with Tyler Badie serving as a depth option.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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