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Veteran running back J.K. Dobbins is looking for his next NFL landing spot after a strong season with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024. Dobbins’ career has been greatly impacted by injuries but his talent has never been in doubt. Now a free agent, he could stay in the division by signing with the Denver […]

If you listen to NFL observers, free-agent running back J.K. Dobbins might land with the Washington Commanders. Or perhaps he will jump into the arms of the Cowboys. But we will rank the best fits for J.K. Dobbins late in 2025 NFL free agency. And at the top of our list is neither of the […]

The Washington Commanders hope Jayden Daniels can get even better, which could lead to another banner season. And he could get help from a star running back, who an insider labels the best fit for the Commanders. Washington didn’t go after a running back until the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. So the […]

The Dallas Cowboys have made several important improvements during the 2025 NFL offseason. Dallas promoted Brian Schottenheimer to head coach and added several talented players during the 2025 NFL Draft. Cowboys fans have a lot to be excited about this fall, but there is still one position on the roster that does not inspire confidence. […]

After a promising NFL Draft and solid free agency moves, the Chicago Bears appear poised for a breakthrough season. With questions lingering around the Chicago running back depth, NFL analysts believe one final addition could push the team over the top: free agent J.K. Dobbins. During an NFL Network segment, analyst Jeffri Chadiha voiced strong […]

The Chicago Bears are currently looking for ways to continue to build their roster after the recent NFL Draft. The Bears have gone all-in on continuing to add wide receiver and tight end talent to help out Caleb Williams, but one area where Chicago doesn’t have a ton of depth is at running back. Recently, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have improved a lot during the 2025 offseason. LA added playmakers on both sides of the ball, including RB Najee Harris, during free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft. The Chargers made an interesting roster move on Tuesday that could help them keep one of their offensive contributors. The Chargers have […]

When it comes to the 2025 NFL calendar year, few teams’ futures are as up in the air as the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sure, they did just pull off a massive deal for DK Metcalf, who signed an equally massive extension that makes him among the highest-paid players in the NFL, but who will be throwing […]

The Washington Commanders are coming off another pretty successful season. They have a young, electrifying quarterback at the helm and a coaching staff eager to build on last year’s momentum. As such, Washington is well-positioned for another deep playoff run. However, free agency is a double-edged sword. The right additions could propel the team into […]

Update: The Chargers and Najee Harris have agreed to a new one-year contract worth up to $9.5 million, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. With JK Dobbins potentially on the out in 2025, the Los Angeles Chargers appear to be interested in former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris when he becomes available in free […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be at the forefront of everyone’s attention over the next handful of days, and not just because their plan at quarterback remains something of a mystery after they pulled the trigger on a deal for former Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf. The Steelers most steady and consistent offensive weapon over the last […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers collapsed during the stretch run of the 2024 NFL season and stumbled to an uninspiring conclusion. It’s back to the drawing board for Omar Kahn and the organization’s front office, and the process of building a Super Bowl-worthy roster will begin on March 10 when the 2025 free agency window opens. The […]

The Denver Broncos find themselves at a critical juncture in their rebuild. After years of post-Super Bowl L struggles, they finally showed signs of turning the corner in 2024. Under the leadership of head coach Sean Payton, Denver put together a competitive 2024 campaign. While their postseason journey was short-lived, the team demonstrated resilience and […]

JK Dobbins went from injury-riddled running back to dark horse intriguing depth addition ahead of NFL free agency. The Los Angeles Chargers witnessed career-high production out of him in 2024, fueling his free agent potential. Dobbins isn’t expected to command a mega deal that mirrors what Saquon Barkley received last offseason. But his Chargers work […]

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round. Despite trailing 27-19 late in the fourth quarter, Lamar Jackson orchestrated an eight-play, 88-yard touchdown drive that gave Baltimore a chance to tie with less than two minutes remaining. However, the Ravens’ two-point conversion attempt failed as Jackson’s final pass […]

The Los Angeles Chargers left the playoffs battered after their 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans. But they’re heading into the offseason in far better shape compared to last year with Jim Harbaugh at the helm. The Bolts had to rebuild themselves following a disastrous 5-12 campaign. Harbaugh injected new enthusiasm into the franchise. He […]

The Los Angeles Chargers quickly reestablished themselves as a playoff team under Jim Harbaugh. This new version of the Bolts pivoted back to a physical identity that finishes off games. But the Chargers also reignited or sparked careers through the new head coach. JK Dobbins added the bruising element Harbaugh envisioned. The running back proceeded […]

The Los Angeles Chargers resurrected themselves from a disastrous 2023 season. Running back JK Dobbins and wide receiver Quentin Johnston have helped spearhead this playoff run. But now both have their postseason status in jeopardy. The playoff-bound Bolts received concerning updates on both offensive options Thursday, per NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero. “The Chargers are […]

Heading into the final week of the 2024 regular season campaign, there are several big storylines. One such storyline is whether or not Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will break the single-season rushing record. However, the suspense is already gone, as the Eagles revealed that Barkley won’t play in Week 18 since Philly is […]

As we approach Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season, fantasy football managers face tough decisions as they finalize their lineups. With playoff spots on the line, high stakes and intense performances are expected. However, picking the right running backs is especially challenging. Should you stick with reliable performers or take a chance on late-season […]

After suffering what many a fan thought was a season-ending injury back in November when he suffered an MCL sprain against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens, JK Dobbins shocked the football world when, ahead of Week 17, he was activated off of IR and returned to the field for the Los Angeles Chargers. A […]

With a win over the New England Patriots in Week 17, the Los Angeles Chargers will clinch their spot in the postseason. It’s the perfect time for star running back JK Dobbins to make his return. Los Angeles will activate Dobbins off of injured reserve prior to the matchup, via Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero […]

It’s a nice favorite role for the Los Angeles Chargers as they try to navigate their way into the playoffs. And they got a J.K. Dobbins injury update as Gus Edwards was ruled out for the game against the New England Patriots. Dobbins moved into questionable territory, according to a post on X by Adam […]

After suffering a knee injury in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens, the Los Angeles Chargers placed running back JK Dobbins on the IR, forcing him to miss the next four games at minimum. However, following five games on IR, the Chargers opened up Dobbins’ 21-day practice window, per Ari Meriov on X. This move […]

After hitting the ground running in 2024, rushing for 766 yards and eight touchdowns on only 158 carries as the Los Angeles Chargers RB1, disaster struck for J.K. Dobbins in Week 12, when he suffered a leg injury on Monday Night Football against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens. While no one knew at the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers saw JK Dobbins leave in the first half of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. His latest injury update confirmed the Chargers’ biggest fears. Dobbins suffered a knee sprain and is now set to miss time, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. He has already been ruled […]

The Baltimore Ravens won a close one in Week 12 over the Los Angeles Chargers, 30-23, as John Harbaugh improved to 3-0 against brother Jim, dating back to Super Bowl 47 in 2013 when John’s Ravens beat Jim’s 49ers for the title. In the win, two-time MVP Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are amid a challenging interconference Monday Night Football matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The Chargers trailed 13-14 at halftime. However, just before that point, running back JK Dobbins suffered a concerning injury scare. Dobbins was running with the ball during a play when he was tackled between two Ravens defenders. His […]

Before he looked like one of the best running backs in the NFL wearing Chargers baby blue, J.K. Dobbins and his once and future teammate, Gus Edwards, were teammates in Baltimore under then-Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman. Originally drafted in the second round out of Ohio State, fans expected amazing things from Dobbins in the […]

Ohio State football legend JK Dobbins gave his prediction for the Buckeyes’ huge upcoming game against the No. 5-ranked Indiana Hoosiers. Head coach Ryan Day’s team is ranked second in the country and has been rolling since its huge victory at Penn State. The clash against the undefeated Hoosiers has similar stakes with the winner […]

In a high-profile matchup between the two of the top quarterbacks from the 2020 NFL Draft class, the Los Angeles Chargers outlasted the Cincinnati Bengals despite nearly blowing a 21-point 2nd half lead. For practically this entire century, this was the type of game that the Chargers would have lost in tragic fashion, but with […]

JK Dobbins took flight for the Los Angeles Chargers, literally. The running back took the leap of faith from the three-yard line, and scaled the orange pylon and goal line. Dobbins’ epic go-ahead touchdown with 18 seconds left sealed the 34-27 home win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Dobbins rumbled for 29 yards and axed any […]

A week after the Cleveland Browns handed John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens a surprising loss, they were visited by Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers, and the result couldn’t have been any different. In all facets of the game, the Chargers dominated the Browns, cruising to a 27-10 victory after bolting — pun […]

Through the first two weeks of the 2024 NFL season, the Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the true surprise stories of the AFC. They’ve dominated on the ground, put up just enough yards through the air to stress a defense, and played with the sort of swagger Jim Harbaugh teams are known for, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers are set to square off in Week 3. The Steelers defense has ruthlessly held opposing offenses to eight points per game through two weeks of the 2024-25 regular season, while the Chargers surprisingly lead them with 6.5. Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen addressed how he and his defense plan […]

After Los Angeles Chargers running back JK Dobbins tallied consecutive 100+ rushing yard games, he joined the Pat McAfee Show on Monday. Dobbins shared his new perspective on his career since joining the Chargers. “Coming out of college, I never thought I’d have to go through something like that,” Dobbins said. “With the unfortunate injuries […]

After heading into the 2024 NFL season as one of the biggest question marks in the NFL, with their range of outcomes going from a top-5 draft pick to AFC West contenders, the Los Angeles Chargers shocked the world with a massive effort in Week 1, beating down on the Las Vegas Raiders to the […]

In 64 seasons of Chargers football, no player has over rushed for more yards in their debut with the team than running back JK Dobbins did on Sunday in Los Angeles’ 22-10 win over the Raiders. For the game, Dobbins rushed for 135 yards, averaging a whopping 13.5 yards per carry and notching the fifth […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to make life easier on quarterback Justin Herbert this season by giving him a new-look running game based on power runner Gus Edwards and versatile scat back JK Dobbins. On Thursday, the Chargers’ depth chart decision at running back was revealed and it was an intriguing one to say […]