Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins, fresh off signing a one-year deal Tuesday, said it was a "no-brainer'' to sign with Denver, a team he believes is poised to compete for a Super Bowl.

After signing a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, Dobbins attended the team's mandatory minicamp practice and worked on a side field. After practice, Dobbins was made available to media members, and he sent a message to his former club, now a division rival.

The Broncos add the veteran and former Charger to join second-round pick R.J. Harvey and other young running backs.

Jump into the veteran running back market or take an approach that’s worked at other positions the past two years and let young players like RJ

The 25-year-old joined Denver's practice squad late in his rookie season in 2022 and scored a 24-yard touchdown catch on his first career touch in the NFL. He then impressed during training camp in 2023, but an injury derailed his chances of getting off the practice squad onto the active roster in his second season.

The Denver Post’s Parker Gabriel wrote on June 9 that there was “no signing imminent” for Dobbins. Broncos head coach Sean Payton praised Dobbins, but also piqued interest with other comments on what Gabriel termed the “fascinating subplot.”

The Denver Broncos seemed close to signing J.K. Dobbins, but talks have stalled, leaving the team’s backfield uncertain. With promising but inexperien

The Denver Broncos are bringing in free agent running back J.K. Dobbins for a free agent visit tonight that will extend into Thursday, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.