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RBCLE40 insightsLatest Sep 15, 2026
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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
McLaughlin was waived by the Broncos on September 1, 2026, after four seasons with the team, and went unclaimed on waivers despite appearing in 41 games with 226 rushing attempts for 1,093 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns, plus 59 receptions for 263 yards and 4 touchdowns. The Broncos' selection of rookie Jonah Coleman in the 4th round diminished his roster spot; he was inactive for multiple games last season and only saw playing time after JK Dobbins' injury. Head Coach Sean Payton cited special teams performance as the deciding factor in the final roster cuts, with the Broncos keeping JK Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Jonah Coleman, and Tyler Badie on the 53-man roster.
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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Mile High Report
The 4-year veteran was waived by Denver on Sunday and went unclaimed on waivers, then signed to Cleveland's practice squad. McLaughlin appeared in 41 games for the Broncos with 226 rushing attempts for 1,093 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns, plus 59 receptions for 263 yards and 4 touchdowns, but lost his roster spot after the Broncos drafted rookie Jonah Coleman in the 4th round. He was already inactive for multiple games last season and only saw playing time when JK Dobbins was injured. Head Coach Sean Payton cited special teams performance as the deciding factor in the final roster cuts, with the Broncos keeping four running backs (Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Coleman, Tyler Badie) and signing Cody Schrader to the practice squad instead.
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Mile High Report
McLaughlin was cut by the Broncos at the roster deadline despite being called the 'toughest cut' by GM George Paton. The former undrafted free agent made the team as a rookie after strong preseason performance and became a key offensive contributor, but his role diminished last season when he was inactive for several games prior to JK Dobbins' injury. He re-signed on a one-year deal this offseason but the selection of standout rookie Jonah Coleman in the draft put his roster spot in danger. McLaughlin played behind Coleman throughout the summer and played well into the fourth quarter of the preseason finale, signaling the writing was on the wall for his departure.
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PositiveValueAug 31, 2026Cincy Jungle
The source identifies McLaughlin as an intriguing running back on waivers for the Bengals. A 2023 undrafted free agent who played at Notre Dame College and Youngstown State, McLaughlin is familiar to the Bengals organization. Over three seasons, he has accumulated 1,093 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on 226 carries (4.8 yards per carry) while catching 59 passes for 263 yards and 4 scores, demonstrating both ground and receiving production.
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The Denver Broncos released veteran running back Jaleel McLaughlin after he saw his contributions drop sharply over the last season. Despite accumulating 226 carries for 1,093 yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground plus 59 receptions for 263 yards and 4 touchdowns in his career since entering as an undrafted free agent in 2023, McLaughlin is now a guy with great straight-line speed but little to offer elsewhere in a running back room that is getting crowded. The drop-off in production coincided with the addition of RJ Harvey, who is bigger, more physical, and proved reliable even as a rookie.
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Mile High Report
The former UDFA RB is unlikely to make the 53-man roster. Tyler Badie, who was active ahead of him for most of last season, got the start and left the game while McLaughlin played into the 4th quarter. With Cody Schrader having an insane game and Badie appearing to have a better shot at the practice squad spot, the writing is on the wall that McLaughlin will be playing elsewhere this season. He did have a nice catch-and-run TD and showed off his speed, but the depth chart situation is unfavorable.
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Running back appears to be losing the depth chart battle for a roster spot. The source notes that Tyler Badie, who was active ahead of McLaughlin for most of last season, got the start ahead of him and left the game while McLaughlin played into the 4th quarter. The source believes McLaughlin won't make the 53-man roster and that Badie has a better shot at the practice squad spot. Additionally, Cody Schrader's standout performance further complicates McLaughlin's roster outlook. Despite a nice catch-and-run touchdown, the source expects McLaughlin to play elsewhere this season.
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