Broncos Wire's 91-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at fifth-year* running back Tyler Badie, No. 28. (Note: The NFL lists Badie as a third-year player because he only has two accrued seasons of at least six games, but he's been in the league for four years.)
Before the Broncos: Badie (5-8, 197 pounds) was originally a sixth-round selection (196th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 NFL draft, before being signed off the Ravens' practice squad by the Denver Broncos late in his rookie season. Before playing in the NFL, Badie went to Missouri in the SEC. Badie had his best collegiate year for the Tigers in 2021, where he led the conference in rushing yards (1,604 yards), rushing touchdowns (14) and total touchdowns (18).
Broncos tenure: Badie appeared in one game with Denver in 2022, scoring on a 24-yard touchdown catch on his first career touch. After that, he spent the entire 2023 season on the Broncos' practice squad. Badie rushed 11 times for 84 yards through the first three games of the 2024 season before suffering a scary back injury that ended his season. Last summer, Badie beat out Jaleel McLaughlin for RB3 duties. Playing behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, Badie totaled 19 receptions for 141 yards and rushed eight times for 23 yards, playing primarily on third downs.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Toss-up. With the first three spots on the Broncos' roster locked up in Dobbins, Harvey and rookie Jonah Coleman, Badie could find himself as the odd man out, competing with Jaleel McLaughlin for the fourth spot. Badie's chances of making the 53-man roster might depend on how many running backs Denver carries on the active roster in 2026.
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