JALEEL MCLAUGHLIN NEWS

Healthy scratch Week 1 McLaughlin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact The Broncos will go with a three-man backfield in J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie, which means McLaughlin will observe Sunday's regular-season opener in street clothes. McLaughlin's next opportunity to play is Week 2 against the Colts on Sunday, Sept. 14, though he's unlikely to see any playing time -- if any -- unless there's an injury in the Broncos' backfield.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Game-long run in preseason win McLaughlin rushed three times for 48 yards in the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Cardinals on Saturday night.

Impact McLaughlin led the Broncos in rushing thanks to his game-long 35-yard run, which he recorded on his second carry upon entering the game after RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie. McLaughlin has served as an effective complementary option for his first two seasons, and as he demonstrated Saturday, his home-run ability may give him the inside track to the No. 3 running back job again going into the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jaleel McLaughlin's 35-yard sprint gets Broncos into Cardinals' red zone Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin's 35-yard sprint gets the Broncos into the Arizona Cardinals' red zone.

AUGUST 17 • NFL.COM

RB Jaleel McLaughlin rushes down the field for a 36-yard gain | Broncos vs. Cardinals Running back Jaleel McLaughlin breaks free down the sideline for a 36-yard gain against the Cardinals.

AUGUST 17 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Four touches in preseason opener McLaughlin rushed three times for five yards and caught his lone target for five yards in Saturday's 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers.

Impact McLaughlin's three carries were the fewest of any Broncos running back in the contest. The 24-year-old was unable to make much noise in his limited role Saturday, which should hint at his usage in the Denver backfield in the 2025 campaign. McLaughlin faces stiff competition for playing time this season, with veteran J.K. Dobbins and rookie RJ Harvey viewed as the top two options in the ground game. Nonetheless, the Youngstown State product will continue to compete for a role in Denver's running back room when the Broncos host the Cardinals in their second preseason game next Saturday night.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

RB Jaleel McLaughlin on the Broncos' running back group: 'It'll be a great year' Running back Jaleel McLaughlin talks with the media about the depth in the running back room, his improvements in the offseason and more.

AUGUST 1 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin fueled by 'sour taste' of missed opportunities last season ENGLEWOOD — Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin cleaned out his locker in January after a first-round playoff exit with no desire for res...

JUNE 20 • GAZETTE.COM

Broncos predicted to trade third-year running back, division rival on list of suitors | Sporting News The Denver Broncos could move Jaleel McLaughlin before the start of the 2025 season to help clear up a crowded offensive backfield.

JUNE 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Broncos' RB Jaleel McLaughlin Speaks Out on Busy Offseason, New Additions Jaleel McLaughlin says he took no 'downtime' this offseason as he focuses on making more of his opportunity with the Denver Broncos.

JUNE 17 • SI.COM

Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin "left a lot out there last year," only knows one way to avoid same fate in 2025 Broncos Jaleel McLaughlin says he “left a lot out there” during his second pro season. He only knows one way to try to avoid the same fate i...

JUNE 16 • DENVERPOST.COM

Broncos and running back J.K. Dobbins agree to a one-year deal

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JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Evan Engram embraces Sean Payton's 'Joker' role but says it's something he has to earn in Denver

Tight end Evan Engram is embracing the “Joker" role in Sean Payton's offense in Denver

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Broncos Predicted to Cut Ties With Young Fan Favorite in Strange Move The Denver Broncos were predicted to cut ties with running back Jaleel McLaughlin.

MAY 27 • THESTATE.COM

Facing competition from Harvey McLaughlin has new competition for snaps after Denver used the 60th overall pick on RB RJ Harvey in the 2025 Draft.

Impact The addition of competition was a matter of when, not if, after the Broncos lost Javonte Williams (Cowboys) from a backfield that was among the league's worst in 2024. McLaughlin caught on with the team as an undrafted rookie in 2023 and has proven elusive while averaging 4.8 YPC on 189 career rush attempts, but there's no real precedent for mainstream fantasy value from a running back his size (5-foot-7, 187 pounds) who isn't an asset in the passing game. McLaughlin has scored four of his six TDs on receptions, but with a meager average of 4.3 yards on 55 catches. He'll hope to be part of a committee again in 2025, with some risk of falling out of the picture in the event Harvey (5-8, 205, with 4.4 speed) proves himself a capable workhorse.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor against Bills McLaughlin rushed twice for minus-2 yards and secured his lone target for zero yards in Sunday's 31-7 wild-card loss to the Bills.

Impact McLaughlin was not a big part of the game plan Sunday, playing just eight of the Broncos 42 offensive snaps in the contest behind teammate Javonte Williams (31) and ahead of Tyler Badie (3). The 24-year-old running back finished the 2024 regular season with 113 carries for 496 yards and one touchdown, a 24-76-2 receiving line on 27 targets and one lost fumble across 16 games. McLaughlin's carry total and rushing yards set career highs in both categories, as he saw his involvement in the ground game increase in his sophomore season. The Youngstown State product will enter his third season in 2025 with the opportunity to take a step forward in the offense. Williams will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so his possible departure could open things up for McLaughlin to step into a larger role in Denver's backfield. With that said, he'll likely continue to face competition from Audric Estime, Badie and any other running back that could be added through free agency or the draft.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jaleel McLaughlin player props odds, tips and betting trends for the Wild Card Playoff Round | Broncos vs. Bills Player prop betting options will be available for Jaleel McLaughlin ahead of Sunday’s NFL action at 1:00 PM ET live on CBS. The Denver Bronc...

JANUARY 11 • USATODAY.COM

Remains leader of backfield McLaughlin recorded 16 rushes for 39 yards in Sunday's 38-0 win over the Chiefs. He added two receptions on two targets for nine yards.

Impact McLaughlin saw a season-high 16 carries despite getting only two rushing attempts in the fourth quarter of a blowout win. He did lack effectiveness by averaging just 2.4 yards per carry with his longest gain going for just nine yards. While McLaughlin isn't likely to see a traditional workhorse role, all indications are that he is the top back in Denver's backfield heading into a wild-card round matchup against the Bills.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Anudike-Uzomah Engulfs Jaleel McLaughlin for 4-yard Loss Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah stuffs Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin for a four-yard loss.

JANUARY 6 • CHIEFS.COM

Narrowly leads backfield in return McLaughlin rushed the ball 10 times for 69 yards in Saturday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Bengals. He added two receptions on two targets for seven yards.

Impact McLaughlin returned from a quadriceps injury that sidelined him in Week 16, and he narrowly led the Broncos' backfield in touches. While the split backfield continues to hold back his overall stat lines, McLaughlin was impressive with his opportunity by picking up at least 10 yards on four of his 10 carries. He appears to be the most trustworthy running back in the offense heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Chiefs, but his fantasy appeal remains limited due to the unpredictable division of touches.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RB Jaleel McLaughlin weaves through traffic for 12-yard gain | Broncos at Bengals Running back Jaleel McLaughlin picks up 12 yards vs. the Bengals.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Jaleel McLaughlin injury update and status vs. the Bengals in Week 17 | Dec. 28, 2024 The Denver Broncos and Jaleel McLaughlin will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 on Saturday at 4:30 PM ET. In his most recent game,...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Logs full practice Wednesday McLaughlin (quadricep) practiced fully Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact McLaughlin was inactive for this past Thursday's game against the Chargers, but the running back's return to full practice participation Wednesday (after a limited session Tuesday) paves the way for him to return to action Sunday against the Bengals. In that context, he'll rejoin a backfield that also includes Javonte Williams and Audric Estime, which sets up a potential time share that makes McLaughlin a hit-or-miss fantasy lineup option in Week 17.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in limited practice McLaughlin (quadricep) was a limited practice participant Tuesday.

Impact After exiting the Broncos' Week 15 win over the Colts on Dec. 15 with the quad injury, McLaughlin was unable to heal up quickly enough to play on a short week, prompting Denver to make him inactive for last Thursday's 34-27 loss to the Chargers. He'll have a better chance at returning to action for Saturday's game at Cincinnati, though McLaughlin will likely need to upgrade to full participation in practice Wednesday or Thursday to avoid carrying a designation into the contest.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday McLaughlin (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers.

Impact McLaughlin made an early exit from Sunday's win over the Colts and never returned to the game, finishing with 10 touches for 34 yards. The Broncos then listed him as a non-participant Monday and Wednesday, sandwiched around a 'limited' listing Tuesday. McLaughlin has played less than 40 percent of the snaps on offense in every game this season, but he's taken on a larger share of the backfield carries/touches in recent weeks, which mean his absence warrants significant upgrades to the Week 16 projections for fellow Broncos RBs Javonte Williams and Audric Estime -- neither of whom has found much luck on the ground this year.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday McLaughlin (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers.

Impact McLaughlin made an early exit from Sunday's win over the Colts and never returned to the game, finishing with 10 touches for 34 yards. The Broncos then listed him as a non-participant Monday and Wednesday, sandwiched around a 'limited' listing Tuesday. McLaughlin has played less than 40 percent of the snaps on offense in every game this season, but he's taken on a larger share of the backfield carries/touches in recent weeks, which mean his absence warrants significant upgrades to the Week 16 projections for fellow Broncos RBs Javonte Williams and Audric Estime -- neither of whom has found much luck on the ground this year.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE