The Denver Broncos are adding more depth to the backfield.
The Broncos have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with running back Tony Jones, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. Jones (5-11, 224 pounds) is now projected to serve as the team’s third-string running back behind Javonte Williams and fellow free-agent addition Samaje Perine.
Jones, 25, spent the first two and a half years of his career with the New Orleans Saints after joining the team as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame in 2020. He rushed 59 times for 163 yards and totaled two receptions for 19 yards in 14 games (five starts) with the Saints.
After being cut by New Orleans last October, Jones was picked up by the Seattle Seahawks. He rushed eight times for 16 yards in four games with the Seahawks last season.
Jones will add more depth to the team’s backfield, but his addition does not guarantee Denver won’t also draft a running back in April. With Williams facing an uncertain recovery timeline from a knee injury, the Broncos could still use more depth in the backfield.
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