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Mile High Report fantasy football takes on Jaleel McLaughlin
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All Mile High Report insights about Jaleel McLaughlin
NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
JJ Zachariason indicates McLaughlin is competing for the final running back roster spot against Tyler Badie and Cody Schrader, with the three vying for one remaining position after J.K. Dobbins, Jonah Coleman, and R.J. Harvey secure their spots.NegativeProjectionAug 23, 2026
Jaleel McLaughlin started poorly in the preseason game, attempting to juke in the backfield when he should have kept running to minimize loss; he led the team with 4 runs for 15 yards and 3 receptions for 9 yards, but the source's tone suggests limited upside.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
McLaughlin is behind Harvey and Coleman on the depth chart and is unlikely to make the 53-man roster. Pat Bryant believes he could be a practice squad candidate but would not be surprised if he is playing for another team this upcoming season.PositiveInjuryAug 17, 2026
Running back Jaleel McLaughlin returned to practice after injury.NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026
Played well in preseason per usual with a nice first run spinning and churning for a big gain; got an easy touchdown off a check-down pass inside the 10. On the downside, coughed up a fumble with poor ball discipline, leaping for an unnecessary yard after already gaining the necessary yardage on a 3rd down play, leading to the only scoring drive of the game for the Falcons as the turnover occurred at the Denver 17-yard line.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Jaleel McLaughlin's stock is down after fumbling vs. the Falcons; as a ball carrier, fumbling is the one thing you cannot do, and this mistake could put him in the doghouse and potentially on the hot seat for a roster spot.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
McLaughlin is a loser despite a nice touchdown catch and run because he fumbled the ball, which will hurt his odds of making the team given he's on the roster bubble. He came in behind RJ Harvey and rookie Jonah Coleman, briefly left the game due to a special teams injury, and the fumble likely has not helped his roster chances. The source notes he will need a strong few weeks to make the team.PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026
Tight end Jaleel McLaughlin was found open inside for an easy five-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, putting Denver up big in the first half. Later in the third quarter, he returned to the game and coughed up the football on his second carry, resulting in a turnover.PositiveDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Depth running back cited by Davis Webb as part of Broncos' exceptional backfield depth; Webb stated the team's running back room is arguably the deepest and most well-rounded stable in the NFL, citing McLaughlin and Tyler Badie as examples of the quality beyond the top three.PositiveUsageAug 7, 2026
Caught the eye during a run-heavy Broncos practice period, standing out in the backfield during what was the most run-heavy team period of camp thus far.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Running back Jaleel McLaughlin caught the eye during Day 7's most run-heavy period of camp thus far, showing promise in the Broncos' improved run game.PositiveUsageAug 6, 2026
RB ran two eye-popping routes in RB-LB coverage drills; mossed Taurean York on a deep ball and broke off Red Murdock.PositiveUsageAug 4, 2026
Running back Jaleel McLaughlin had a strong Day 4 performance, catching a touchdown pass from QB Sam Ehlinger on a deep play-action play where Ehlinger sprinted left, stopped, and threw to the right side of the field where McLaughlin was wide open. The source notes this as the best offensive play of the day and highlights McLaughlin's receiving ability.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Running back was on the receiving end of probably the best offensive play of Day 4 practice, when QB Sam Ehlinger hit him for a touchdown during the physical practice session.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
McLaughlin will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster or practice squad in the Broncos backfield alongside Jonah Coleman, Tyler Badie, and Cody Schradter.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
McLaughlin is entering his fourth season in Denver coming off the lowest production of his career, with just 37 carries and four receptions in 2025 compared to 76 carries and 31 receptions in 2023 and 113 carries and 24 receptions in 2024. The source notes his 2026 roster status is 'iffy at best' given the production decline and depth chart competition from J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, and rookie Jonah Coleman—all versatile threats. The likeliest route for McLaughlin to make the roster is on special teams as a returner, but even that is uncertain given Marvin Mims is one of the best returners in the NFL.