The Denver Broncos are adding another name to their running back room, but it’s not the high-profile move some fans were hoping for after J.K. Dobbins went down with a foot injury. Instead, the team is taking a flyer on Sincere McCormick, signing him to the practice squad as they look to reinforce a backfield that’s suddenly thin on depth.
McCormick, who went undrafted out of UTSA in 2022, has already bounced around the league quite a bit. He’s logged time with the Raiders, 49ers, and Cardinals this season alone, and now Denver becomes his fourth stop of the year.
His most meaningful NFL action came last year with Las Vegas, where he appeared in five games, rushing 39 times for 183 yards and adding six catches for 29 yards. Those aren’t eye-popping numbers, but they show a player who’s capable of handling a modest workload and contributing in the passing game.
To make room for McCormick, the Broncos will need to release a player from the practice squad. One name to watch is Deuce Vaughn, the undersized but electric back whose future in Denver could be in question with this latest move.
The timing of the signing is interesting. RJ Harvey just delivered a strong performance against the Raiders, a breakout game that helped ease some of the anxiety around the Broncos’ ground game post-Dobbins.
Still, behind Harvey, the options are limited. Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie both bring speed and burst, but they’re not built to handle a heavy workload, especially down the stretch of a long season.
That’s where McCormick might fit in. At 5-foot-9 and around 205 pounds, he’s a bit more stout than McLaughlin or Badie, and that size could give him an edge if the Broncos are looking for someone who can handle short-yardage or early-down work in a pinch. Whether he gets elevated to the active roster remains to be seen, but he’s a name to keep in mind if injuries or performance issues open the door.
Denver had reportedly shown interest in Dameon Pierce after his release from Houston, but Pierce opted to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs instead. That left the Broncos looking for other ways to add depth, and McCormick was the next man up.
This isn’t a headline-grabbing move, but it’s a practical one. As the Broncos push through the final stretch of the season, every roster spot matters - and in a league where injuries pile up fast, having a reliable, game-ready back waiting in the wings can make all the difference.