Dobbins’ presence in Denver was short-lived and injury-marred. He joined on a one-year deal, but his career has been defined by missed time: 54 regular-season games over six seasons, and just nine appearances from 2021–2023, with 2025 generating 10 games before his Broncos tenure ended.
Bleacher Report recently identified Denver as the “Top Landing Spot” for Kamara in a potential trade, suggesting a path for Kamara in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick and a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick. While the draft assets are modest, the real bottleneck is Kamara’s contract and age, not the pickup cost.
Kamara’s $18.6 million due in 2026, combined with his impending 31st birthday, creates a financial hurdle in any deal. New Orleans has historically valued him high, but a trade would likely require some restructuring or an adjusted commitment from the Broncos to maximize a late-prime, high-impact back who has earned substantial career earnings—about $67.4 million through 2025.
When healthy, Kamara remains a game-changing back. Across 17-game sample sizes, he averages roughly 1,646 yards from total offense and 12 touchdowns over his nine-year career. He spent a large portion of that career under former Saints and current Broncos coach Sean Payton, earning All-Pro honors twice and Pro Bowl recognition five times, including Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2017.
For Denver, Kamara would slot alongside a developing backfield that includes RJ Harvey, potentially giving Payton a familiar, productive two-back dynamic. Still, the idea carries risk: Kamara’s age, lingering injury questions, and the Saints’ asking price. Any move would hinge on New Orleans’ willingness to part with him and Denver’s ability to rework the financials to fit a shorter, high-impact window.
In short, a Kamara trade to Denver is plausible and aligns with Payton’s history, but it hinges on cap considerations, Kamara’s health, and Saints’ willingness to deal. If the Broncos want a durable, elite presence to pair with Harvey, Kamara represents a high-upside option worth watching as the offseason unfolds.
