VISION: Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman Could REPLACE Tyler Badie's Role in 2026

The Denver Broncos rookies could see different role's inside of Sean Payton’s offense in 2026. Can Jonah Coleman claim the vital third-down running back role away from Tyler Badie and become the power threat Denver’s backfield has been missing? Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger break down how Coleman’s versatility in pass protection and how he thrives with yards-after-contact and how it may redefine the Broncos’ running game while impacting the depth chart behind RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins

 

They also discuss offensive line reinforcements, with Kage Casey emerging as a potential long-term option to eventually replace Ben Powers at left guard. Tight end Justin Joly draws intriguing comparisons to Evan Engram and Gerald Everett—will his “big slot” skillset make him a rookie difference-maker in the Broncos’ 12 and 13 personnel packages?

 

Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and covers the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly Orange. Both bring Broncos Country the most in-depth and objective coverage of the Denver Broncos.

 

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