The Denver Broncos brought in three running backs for tryouts this week.
Ronald Awatt, Larry Rountree and Dwayne Washington tried out for the team on Wednesday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire.
The Broncos ended up signing Washington (6-1, 223 pounds), an eighth-year veteran who played under Sean Payton with the Saints from 2018-2021. In addition to providing depth at running back, Washington also has experience as a returner.
Awatt (6-0, 205 pounds) is an undrafted rookie out of UTEP who spent time with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. He also worked out for the Ravens earlier this week before his visit to Denver.
Roundtree (5-10, 210 pounds) was picked by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft out of Arkansas. He played in 16 games over the last two seasons, rushing 49 times for 106 yards and one touchdown.
Meanwhile, kicker Elliott Fry, who was waived/injured earlier this week, cleared waivers on Wednesday and reverted to the team’s injured reserve list. Unless the Broncos reach an injury settlement with Fry and release him, the kicker will spend the entire 2023 season on the team’s IR list.
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