RJ Harvey’s breakout season with the Broncos has hit a sudden pause.
Denver placed the former UCF star on injured reserve after he suffered a knee injury in practice before Sunday’s game, leaving him out for at least four games. The earliest he can return is Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins.
It’s a tough break for a player who had already become one of Sean Payton’s most useful offensive pieces. Taken No. 60 overall in 2025, Harvey has wasted no time making his mark in Denver, even with his rushing workload limited.
His latest big moment came in a 30-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, when he hauled in a 52-yard touchdown - the longest play of the Broncos’ season and the longest of his NFL career. Early in the third quarter, Harvey leaked out of the backfield on a swing pass to the left, followed his blockers through traffic and raced untouched into the end zone.
The receiving numbers tell the story of how Denver has used him. Harvey has averaged nearly five targets and more than 36 yards per game, and even after missing Sunday’s contest he remains the Broncos’ third-leading receiver with 217 yards, just four behind veteran Courtland Sutton. His 25 catches are second on the team.
His best all-around receiving day came in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers, when he was a perfect 10-for-10 on targets for 68 yards. That game featured one of the more eye-catching plays of Denver’s season: midway through the fourth quarter, Harvey caught a short pass in the left flat, absorbed contact from four 49ers defenders, broke free and turned it into an 18-yard gain. That total was the third-most receptions by a Denver running back in a single game in franchise history.
Harvey’s production has also pushed him into the Broncos’ record book. With 67 catches through his first 20 NFL games, he now stands alone atop the franchise rankings, passing Hall of Fame tailback Terrell Davis.
The injury comes at an awkward time for Denver, which has started to string together better offensive performances. With J.K. Dobbins also sidelined, the Broncos are expected to lean on rookie tailback Jonah Coleman, giving the physical Washington product a chance to make an impact in his first season.
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