Running back Theo Riddick will sign a free agent deal with the Broncos later this week, a source tells Mike Klis of 9 News (on Twitter). The Saints and other teams were also in on Riddick, but he’ll join up with Denver and Joe Flacco instead. 
The Broncos already have a No. 1 running back in Phillip Lindsay, but Riddick’s soft hands could make him a strong No. 2 companion. Last year, Lindsay caught 35 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown out of the backfield. Riddick, meanwhile, has averaged a 62/474/2.5 stat line over the last four years, including a showing of 80/697/3 in 2015.
Riddick generated immediate interest, despite being a running back going into his seventh season. Despite the constantly depressed market, Riddick’s pass-catching ability stood out – his 285 catches since his 2013 slate is the third-highest of any RB in that span. Meanwhile, his 2,238 receiving yards is No. 4 among backs.
The Broncos now have some extra firepower in their artillery, while the Saints may or may not continue their search for backfield help. In the last week, they’ve lost out on both Riddick and Alfred Morris, who signed with the Cowboys.
Great depth add for the Broncos but somewhat of an odd choice for Riddick with seemingly better opportunities for touches elsewhere than behind Lindsy and Freeman.
Not clear how he’d be a strong #2 companion to Lindsey… Freeman will have a different role, but, I’d consider him the #2′
Somewhere Theo Huxtable and Lewis Riddick are celebrating.
I thought the Broncos were high on Freeman? Surprised Riddick did not sign with the Saints.
Should’ve went to the Saints. Wonder how the Broncos convinced him to stay.