After losing RJ Harvey to a knee injury, the Denver Broncos won't have their second-year running back available for at least the next four games. Denver has one more game before the NFL trade deadline (Nov. 10), so if the club plans to bring in help from another team, a move could happen as early as this week.
The biggest name available, of course, is Jonathan Taylor, and the Indianapolis Colts are actively fielding trade calls about him. Indy has already turned down a trade offer from an undisclosed team that included a second-round pick, so it seems clear that the Colts won't move the running back without a big return.
With that in mind, here's a quick list of ten running backs the Broncos could target in a trade before the deadline.
10 running back trade targets for Broncos
1. Breece
Hall: Fans in Denver were actively recruiting Hall ahead of NFL free agency this spring, and the Denver Post reported that Hall would have "plenty of interest in joining the Broncos." The Jets never let Hall test free agency, giving him a one-year franchise tag before later agreeing to a three-year deal. Now, eight weeks into the season, Hall has been a little nicked up, and Braelon Allen is playing well. New York could opt to move Hall for extra draft capital after starting the campaign with a 2-5 record. Allen is younger (25 vs. 27) and cheaper than Taylor.
2. Jonathan Taylor: He has to be included on the list because he's the biggest name, and the Broncos are said to have checked in on Taylor. Indy is seeking something in the range of Christian McCaffrey compensation (perhaps second-, third- and fourth-round picks), and Taylor will be owed $16 million in 2027 and $17.98 million in 2028. Those factors might make him unlikely to land in Denver. Still, never say never.
3. Saquon Barkley: Another big name, Barkley has been hindered by injuries like Hall, and the Eagles apparently do not plan to trade him. Everyone has a price, though, so Barkley is worth mentioning.
4. Tony Pollard: He has quietly had a productive season in Tennessee, rushing 112 times for 478 yards and four touchdowns while adding 11 receptions for 50 yards. The 1-6 Titans would likely listen to trade offers for most players right now.
5. Kenny Gainwell: He's been arguably underutilized by the Buccaneers this season with just 33 carries and 12 catches through the first seven games of the season. Last year, however, Gainwell totaled 73 catches in Philadelphia, and Denver could use that kind of receiver out of the backfield with Harvey sidelined.
6. Rico Dowdle: Following consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in Dallas and Carolina, Dowdle's role has reduced significantly in Pittsburgh. The Steelers clearly prefer Jaylen Warren, so they might be willing to listen to trade offers for Dowdle.
7. Kendre Miller: With Travis Etienne potentially returning after the Saints' bye, New Orleans will likely be open to moving on from Miller, a former third-round pick who has struggled to find much traction with the Saints.
8. Jordan Mason: Aaron Jones continues to lead the way in Minnesota, so it might be worth calling the Vikings about Mason, who had a productive stretch from 2024-2025.
9. Ameer Abdullah: The veteran has totaled 221 receptions for 1,569 yards and 11 touchdowns in his career. The Broncos might consider contacting the Jaguars about Abdullah simply for his ability as a receiver out of the backfield.
10. Alvin Kamara: He's not the running back he once was, and Kamara has indicated he does not want to leave the Saints, but the Sean Payton connection is there. Kamara's rushing production has slipped, but he's still a capable receiver, and Denver should check in on his availability.
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