Huddle Up: This looked like a possibility following Dobbins' meeting with Denver last week. Dobbins' arrival creates a bit of a logjam in the backfield and makes it likely that either Jaleel McLaughlin or Audric Estime do not make the team. Based on head coach Sean Payton's history with backfield committees, it is likely he views Dobbins as an early-down grinder in the Mark Ingram or Mike Bell mold and rookie R.J. Harvey as the pass-catching complement in the Alvin Kamara or Darren Sproles mold. The survivor of McLaughlin and Estime will probably handle about five touches per game. If Payton follows through with this plan, Dobbins will have some RB3 appeal and Harvey would likely straddle the RB2/3 line in drafts.

Huddle Up: Dobbins may have to wait until training camp before he signs with a team and probably will have to be part of a committee with his next team. He will have some value if he receives most of the work with his new team but will not be a weekly starting option.

Huddle Up: The Broncos do not have a clear starting running back but have multiple young backs that are in line to receive playing time this upcoming season. Dobbins likely will be part of that committee if he signs but probably would not be more than a possible flex option in some leagues.

Huddle Up: Bair suggests the primary reason that Dobbins remains a free agent is that he has "a (contract) number in mind and will wait until someone hits it." Dobbins essentially has until July 22 to decide because it is after then that the Chargers will have exclusive negotiating rights with him. With only Roschon Johnson and seventh-round draft pick Kyle Monangai to compete with for the early-down role in Chicago, Dobbins could be a solid fantasy RB2 again this season.

Huddle Up: From Dobbins' perspective, he has an option to accept a reserve role behind RBs Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton and take the paycheck, or the veteran can seek a deal with a team that may offer him a larger role. Fantasy gamers should casually keep tabs on this situation, and he's of no immediate use if Dobbins indeed returns to LA.

Huddle Up: Dobbins has been a strong fantasy football asset all year long, but he's a bit shakier of a lineup option this week considering Houston gave up the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs in 2024.

Huddle Up: Dobbins was a limited participant in all three practices, so fantasy players should monitor the situation to see if he will be able to play this week. He probably will see a majority of the carries if he plays and can be at least a flex option in leagues.