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Broncos get a boost as tailbacks J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey appear ready to lead charge against Rams

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Graham, P. (2026, September 25). Broncos get a boost as tailbacks J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey appear ready to lead charge against Rams. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/broncos-get-a-boost-as-tailbacks-j-k-dobbins-rj-harvey-appear-ready-to-lead-charge-against-rams/article_1cb76f85-8182-5f43-be5c-0520299b4927.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-25 · by Pat Graham

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J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, key running backs for the Denver Broncos, appear ready to play in Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Rams after being listed as injured earlier this week. While Dobbins had a hip issue and RJ Harvey a hamstring injury, their absence from Friday’s injury report suggests they will be available. However, Jonah Coleman is ruled out due to an ankle injury sustained during Denver’s recent win over Jacksonville. Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed he would only field players who are fit for the game, emphasizing the importance of facing Aaron Donald, one of the league's premier defensive linemen.
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Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins, who had vowed to play in all 17 games this season, appears ready for Sunday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams (1-1) after being listed on the injury report last week due to a hip issue following a win over Jacksonville. Fellow running back RJ Harvey is also expected to participate despite dealing with a hamstring injury that kept him inactive in the previous game. However, Jonah Coleman was ruled out after injuring his ankle and scoring the go-ahead touchdown against Jacksonville in a 20-13 victory. Last season, Dobbins’ tenure in Denver ended prematurely due to a Lisfranc injury, adding uncertainty to his durability despite his latest "pinky promise" commitment.

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Dobbins PERSON · 5× Broncos ORG · 4× Denver GPE · 2× Jacksonville ORG · 2× Payton PERSON · 2× Colo. GPE · 1× Denver Broncos ORG · 1× ENGLEWOOD GPE · 1× J.K. Dobbins PERSON · 1× the Los Angeles Rams ORG · 1×

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Maybe there was something to that “pinky promise” made by Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins, who vowed to play in all 17 games this season.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-26
🔮 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Maybe there was something to that “pinky promise” made by Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins, who vowed to play in all 17 games this season.
2026-09-26 · Toronto Star
Broncos get a boost as tailbacks J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey appear ready to lead charge against Rams · assertive framing

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Maybe there was something to that “pinky promise” made by Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins, who vowed to play in all 17 games this season. asserted
who → be → games
The oft-injured Dobbins was banged up last weekend in a win over Jacksonville and listed on the injury report this week with a hip ailment. asserted
Dobbins → injure → ailment
But on Friday there was no injury designation for Dobbins, meaning he appears all set for Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams (1-1). asserted
he → be → Rams
Same with fellow running back RJ Harvey, who was dealing with a hamstring injury that led to him being inactive last Sunday. asserted
him → deal → injury
The Broncos (1-1) ruled out Jonah Coleman after he hurt an ankle. asserted
he → rule → ankle
Coleman stepped in for Dobbins against Jacksonville and rushed for 39 yards. asserted
Coleman → step → yards
He scored the go-ahead TD with 7:21 remaining in a 20-13 win. asserted
He → score → win
Before the season, Dobbins pledged there wouldn’t be any injuries and he would suit up in every game, including the postseason. asserted
he → pledge → postseason
He even added, “I can pinky promise all of you right now.” asserted
I → add → you
Last year, Dobbins’ first season in Denver was cut short with a Lisfranc injury. asserted
season → cut → injury
He’s also dealt with a blown-out knee and a torn Achilles during his career. asserted
He → deal → career
Receiver/returner Marvin Mims Jr. is listed as questionable with a foot injury. asserted
Jr. → list → injury
Prior to the release of the injury report, Broncos coach Sean Payton was asked if he might elevate a player off the practice squad given his dinged-up backfield. uncertain
he → ask → backfield
“I would never get into it,” Payton said. asserted
Payton → get → it
Payton also added: “If a player can play, we’re going to play them, and if they can’t, we’re not going to.” asserted
we → add → them
The Broncos’ offensive line has a tough assignment in trying to find a way to block Aaron Donald. asserted
line → have → Donald
The former All-Pro defensive lineman played in his first game since January 2024 on Monday night. asserted
lineman → play → night
“He’s a special player,” Denver offensive coordinator Davis Webb said. asserted
Webb → ’ → ?
“Every time I’ve watched him on film or in person, he’s a game-changer. asserted
he → watch → person
So we definitely have to account for him, and he’s definitely on our minds.” asserted
he → have → minds
Broncos QB Bo Nix, for one, is looking forward to the matchup. asserted
Nix → look → matchup
“It’s exciting to play the greats. asserted
It → ’ → greats
It always is,” said Nix, who is 9-1 against NFC opponents. asserted
who → say → opponents
“He’s a really good football player, and he’s going to provide a challenge that we haven’t necessarily faced before. asserted
we → ’ → that
He’s literally one of the best at his position of all time. asserted
He → ’ → time
“We just have to limit the time he’s dominant.” asserted
he → have → time
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