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Sean Payton sees all his running backs as ‘bell cow’ type backs

The Denver Broncos were down to their third and fourth string running backs for a period of time during their win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with rookie Jonah Coleman taking up a lion’s share of carries late in that game.…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:00 PM
Sean Payton sees all his running backs as ‘bell cow’ type backs
Key Things to Know
  • Sean Payton stated running backs RJ Harvey, J.K. Dobbins, and Jonah Coleman can all serve as bell cow backs.
  • Rookie Jonah Coleman handled late carries to secure Denver's win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • J.K. Dobbins exited the Jaguars game nicked up, while RJ Harvey was already sidelined with an injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton expressed confidence in his running back room following a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Payton stated that RJ Harvey, J.K. Dobbins, and rookie Jonah Coleman are all capable of handling a majority of carries as primary 'bell cow' options after injuries impacted the rotation during the game.

Coleman handled significant carries late to help Denver secure the clock-killing drive after Dobbins was nicked up and Harvey remained sidelined. The victory was Denver's first of the season after bouncing back from a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of a matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

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