First and Orange · Aug 1, 2019
Broncos expected to sign veteran running back Theo Riddick, source says
Matt Ludtke, Associated Press file In a Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Detroit Lions’ Theo Riddick runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. 0
The Broncos are expected to sign veteran running back Theo Riddick, a league source confirmed Thursday.
When he signs, Riddick instantly becomes the favorite to be the Broncos’ third-down back, supplanting Devontae Booker.
Royce Freeman and Phillip Lindsay have both exhibited decent pass-catching ability during training camp, but Riddick has more experience in pass protection, which could leave Freeman and Lindsay in the regular personnel roles they had as rookies last year.
