Denver Broncos: Running back room predictions for 2021

May 15, 2021; Englewood, Colorado, USA; Members of the Denver Broncos huddle during rookie minicamp at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2021; Englewood, Colorado, USA; Members of the Denver Broncos huddle during rookie minicamp at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Royce Freeman, Denver Broncos
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Roster Cuts & Trades:

As for the remaining running backs currently on this roster, I think only one is active on a 53-man roster in 2021 — Royce Freeman.

Whether it is via trade or picking claimed from another franchise, Freeman has proven to be a capable back when called upon. One team I think should pursue Freeman is the Cleveland Browns.

With an emerging roster, the Browns are ready to compete in 2021. Adding Freeman could be a viable substitute for Nick Chubb’s role in their offense if needed. While they still have Kareem Hunt, they seem to run off of a two-back look, and Freeman could be great insurance for a mere 7th round pick in 2022.

LeVante Bellamy will more than likely find himself on the Broncos practice squad in 2021.

Bellamy is a back that has been around this team but has never had a real opportunity. I’d be curious to see what he could do if pressed into action.

Damarea Crockett may have a chance at the practice squad, but I see him as someone who will be released from the team completely.

This running back room will play a pivotal role in the Denver Broncos season. As it stands today, I’d consider this room to be on the upper-echelon side of the league. Having the two-headed monster attack in Gordon & Williams should help this offense turn the corner they’ve desperately been attempting to in 2021.