It was just two years ago that the Denver Broncos looked to feature a talented one-two punch in the backfield with an ascending Javonte Williams and a steady veteran in Melvin Gordon. Now, this might be the most unsettled backfield in the NFL, featuring five legitimate contenders to be factors in 2024 and a total of zero sure things.
Last year’s squad finished 18th in yardage (106.5 per game), tied for 21st in yards per carry, and tied for 28th in rushing scores (8). All three of their leading rushers return with Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Samaje Perine back for Year 2 in head coach Sean Payton’s system, while two more names were added in fifth-round pick Audric Estime and priority undrafted free agent Blake Watson.
It’s a mess, and though much will be sorted out in camp, it’s never too early to look at what might be on tap for 2024.
