Tagged: Melvin Gordon (117 Results)
RB Gordon likely headed to free agency
Kansas City let the practice squad contract of veteran running back MELVIN GORDON expire this week, meaning that Gordon is likely headed to free agency. While the team could reach an… More agreement with Gordon, fellow running backs ISIAH PACHECO, CLYDE EDWARDS-HELAIRE, and LA’MICAL PERINE are also on the Kansas City roster. Gordon joined the Kansas City practice squad back in late November after being cut by the Denver Broncos, but he was never elevated to the active roster. Less
Source: Team Blog
Kansas City RB Gordon humbled on team’s practice squad
Veteran running back MELVIN GORDON is currently on Kansas City’s practice squad after losing his starting job with the Denver Broncos just a few short months ago. Gordon admitted this week… More that the experience has been humbling, despite the fact that his team preparing to play in the Super Bowl. The Broncos released Gordon in late November, and he later signed with Kansas City’s practice squad in Week #13. Gordon was never elevated to the active roster and he is not expected to play in the big game. Gordon admits that his future is uncertain, but he is hopeful for what lies ahead. Less
Source: NFL.com
Broncos veteran RB Murray still has it
When the season started, fantasy owners wondered about the backfield split between running backs JAVONTE WILLIAMS and MELVIN GORDON. With Williams out for the season and Gordon no longer with the… More team, it was veteran running back LATAVIUS MURRAY who led the backfield in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Our little game is funny that way. The Broncos offense has struggled for much of the season, but Murray led the way on Sunday as he rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Kansas City adds veteran RB Gordon
Kansas City made a surprising move this week by signing former division rival and Denver Broncos running back MELVIN GORDON. Gordon was released when the Broncos grew tired of his fumbling… More issues, but he could have a role in the Kansas City backfield. While Gordon may not see goal line carries due to his fumbling issues and Kansas City having other options, he does provide a veteran presence in the backfield. Gordon has value as a pass protector and pass catcher, which fits Kansas City’s identity. Time will tell if he still has fantasy value. Less
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Melvin Gordon
Melvin Gordon is staying in the AFC West. He says he’s signing a contract with Kansas City – his fourth city in that division. more »
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Denver releases veteran RB Gordon
The Denver Broncos waived veteran running back MELVIN GORDON on Monday. Gordon had a costly fumble just short of the goal line at the end of the first half of the… More Broncos game on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Broncos recovered the fumble but had to settle for a field goal that was blocked, leaving Denver with nothing to show for their efforts. It was Gordon’s fifth fumble of the season, which Denver ultimately decided would be his last fumble of the season with the Broncos. Less
Source: Team Website
Broncos RB Edmonds to miss time with high-ankle sprain
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said on Monday that running back CHASE EDMONDS will miss significant time due to a high ankle sprain suffered in Sunday’s game against the Las… More Vegas Raiders. With the Broncos having released veteran running back MELVIN GORDON (fumblitis), the team is thin in the backfield with LATAVIUS MURRAY looking like the starting back. Fellow rushers MARLON MACK and DEVINE OZIGBO will likely be in the mix for carries as well. Less
Source: Team Website
Broncos coach Hackett names RB Gordon starter vs. Jets
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said on Wednesday that veteran running back MELVIN GORDON will start on Sunday against the New York Jets. The decision comes after the coach met… More with Gordon following Monday night’s second-half benching. Despite Hackett’s announcement and a “great talk” between the coach and his lead running back, it’s worth noting that Gordon also started Monday night’s game before being benched for the second half. Less
Source: NFL.com
Andy Richardson: Thursday Night Recap
What percentage of NFL games in the last half century don't have any touchdowns? It's got to be a small number, and probably a lot of them were affected by crummy weather. Last night we had another one, and props to the defenses, but it seems to mostly be a case of two veteran transplant quarterbacks who left their best work in the past. more »
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Podcast: October 4 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast
Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff establish (their distaste for) the run, then play Supply by Demand in Week 5. Play along at home and win a plaque from Affordable Trophies. more »
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Broncos lose RB Williams for season due to torn ACL
Denver Broncos running back JAVONTE WILLIAMS tore the ACL in his right knee in Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders and will be out for the remainder of the 2022… More NFL season. Williams sustained the injury on the first play of the third quarter of Sunday’s game while being tackled behind the line of scrimmage after taking a handoff. Veteran running back MELVIN GORDON seems like the likely choice to replace Williams in the backfield, although he has fumbled four times in as many games this season. Fellow running back MIKE BOONE is also likely to be in the mix for carries. Less
Source: Denver Post
Gordon thinks Broncos want Williams in feature back role
Denver Broncos veteran running back MELVIN GORDON said after Wednesday’s practice that he thinks the team wants young running back JAVONTE WILLIAMS to be the lead back. While Gordon thinks that… More the competition has already been decided, he added that he is a competitor and knows he still has “the juice”. Williams conceded that he did not know how the running back rotation would look once the regular season begins. Less
Source: Team Blog
Broncos RB Gordon returns to practice
After missing a handful of practices last week due to a foot injury, Denver Broncos running back MELVIN GORDON returned to practice on Monday. The Broncos said last week that there were no long-term concerns about his condition, and his return to practice seems to support that original assessment.
Source: NBC Sports
Broncos RB Gordon out with foot injury
Denver Broncos running back MELVIN GORDON has missed practice this week due to a foot injury (believed to be a contusion), with no timetable for his return to action. Head coach… More Nathaniel Hackett said the team is trying to manage Gordon’s health so that he will be ready to play come the start of the regular season. Gordon is expected to split time again this season with fellow running back JAVONTE WILLIAMS, but an injury to either back could shift plans for fantasy owners. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Broncos RB Gordon expecting big things for upcoming season
Veteran Denver running back MELVIN GORDON is predicting big things for the ground game heading into the 2022 season. With JAVONTE WILLIAMS ready to roll after a strong rookie year, free… More agent addition MIKE BOONE in place, and Gordon resigning with the team, he said recently that the running backs are “gonna go crazy” this season. With new quarterback RUSSELL WILSON in town and a strong receiving corps, the same could be said for the Broncos offense as a whole. Less
Source: NBC Sports