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RBDEN13 insightsLatest Jul 27, 2026

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Mile High Report

McLaughlin will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster or practice squad in the Broncos backfield alongside Jonah Coleman, Tyler Badie, and Cody Schradter.

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NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jaleel McLaughlin will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster or practice squad in the Broncos' running back room.

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NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jaleel McLaughlin will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster or practice squad in the running back room.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 24, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Cody Roark expresses affinity for Jaleel McLaughlin, noting that he bulked up this offseason and added muscle mass to evolve his game. Despite a 4.8 yard per carry career average on 200+ carries, Roark views McLaughlin as a wild card in the running back room with potential upside. Roark expects the Broncos to carry four running backs on their 53-man roster, though not all four will be active on game day.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source indicates that with Jonah Coleman's addition to the squad, one of Jaleel McLaughlin or Tyler Badie will likely be suiting up in a different uniform for the upcoming season.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source notes that with Jonah Coleman's addition to the squad, one of Jaleel McLaughlin or Tyler Badie will likely be suiting up in a different uniform for the upcoming season.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source suggests that with Jonah Coleman's addition to the squad, one of Jaleel McLaughlin or Tyler Badie will likely be suiting up in a different uniform for the upcoming season, indicating a depth chart shift at running back.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026Mile High Report

McLaughlin is entering his fourth season in Denver coming off the lowest production of his career, with just 37 carries and four receptions in 2025 compared to 76 carries and 31 receptions in 2023 and 113 carries and 24 receptions in 2024. The source notes his 2026 roster status is 'iffy at best' given the production decline and depth chart competition from J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, and rookie Jonah Coleman—all versatile threats. The likeliest route for McLaughlin to make the roster is on special teams as a returner, but even that is uncertain given Marvin Mims is one of the best returners in the NFL.

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NegativeRoleJul 20, 2026Footballguys

Jaleel McLaughlin is included in Denver's running back depth chart for 2026 alongside Dobbins, Harvey, Coleman, and Badie, though the source does not provide specific role or usage projections for him.

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NegativeRoleJul 20, 2026Footballguys

McLaughlin faded into healthy-scratch territory in 2025 after backing up Javonte Williams in previous years. The source notes he carries no meaningful standalone fantasy value.

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NegativeRoleJul 20, 2026Footballguys

McLaughlin faded into healthy-scratch territory after backing up Javonte Williams in previous years. In 2025, he appeared in 8 games with 37 rushes for 187 yards (5.05 YPC), 4 receptions for 27 yards, and 1 touchdown. Despite his per-carry efficiency (5.05 YPC, which actually out-gained Harvey's 3.40 YPC in Weeks 11-18), he carries no meaningful standalone fantasy value in Denver's backfield hierarchy.

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NegativeValueJun 29, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

McLaughlin is sitting at fifth or sixth round ADP but the source views this as unrealistic value—he should be drafted higher. The source hopes someone else takes him to avoid being forced into the pick.

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PositiveUsageJun 26, 2026Fantasy Football Weekly

Co-host cites McLaughlin as example of Broncos' split backfield problem; notes he had at least four carries in eight of their last nine games, representing touches that fragment the backfield and hurt all running backs' fantasy value across the board.

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