RJ Harvey Scored 12 TDs As A Rookie, But That AFC Championship Game Cost Him BIG
Alright, 12s, lemme tell you, you see a rookie running back put up numbers like RJ Harvey did last season, you take notice. The kid was electric, racking up 12 touchdowns in his first year, a legit force for the Broncos. But here's the gut punch: that insane AFC Championship Game didn't just end his season, it left him with a torn labrum that needed offseason shoulder surgery. Talk about a brutal blow for a promising star, right?
The Rookie Year That Was, And The Injury That Sacked It
Think about it, this guy, a 2025 second-round pick, came out of nowhere to light up the league. He had 193 touches, good for 896 yards from scrimmage, and those 12 trips to the end zone? Absolutely legit. He was a problem for defenses across the AFC. But all that momentum slammed into a wall in the AFC Championship Game when he went down with that shoulder injury. It’s tough to watch any player get sidelined, especially when they're playing at that level in such a high-stakes game. This isn't just a nagging ache, folks, this is major surgery to fix a torn labrum, a real grind to come back from.
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So, where does that leave Harvey now, as we're getting into the swing of things? Luca Evans from The Denver Post reports that he actually practiced during organized team activities, which sounds good on the surface. But here's the kicker: he wasn't doing much team work. That means he's still rehabbing, still getting back to full speed, and definitely not cleared for full contact. For a guy who relies on his physicality and quick cuts, that's a serious hurdle. And it gets tougher, because the Broncos have J.K. Dobbins ahead of him, and he's now competing with rookie Jonah Coleman just for that backup spot. You gotta wonder how long it'll take him to shake off the rust and get back to that dominant form we saw.
It's always a bummer when you see an NFL talent like Harvey hit with an injury so early in his career, especially after a breakout rookie campaign. We're keeping an eye on his recovery, because the league is always more fun when the best players are healthy and battling it out. Here's hoping he gets back on the field soon and we see him make some noise this season!
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