In the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Notre Dame running back Audric Estime. He was one of the better between-the-tackle power runners in the draft and came to the Broncos with some high expectations. Javonte Williams did not look like himself after his injury, Jaleel McLaughlin is an undersized back, and Samaje Perine was firmly on the roster bubble.
Estime has a solid camp and preseason and looked set to have a role in the Broncos' offense. However, after just two carries in the Broncos' week one opener vs.