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Tagged: Melvin Gordon (117 Results)

Sep
30

Broncos RB Lindsay nearing return

Denver running back PHILLIP LINDSAY has missed the past two games due to a turf toe injury, but he could return for Thursday night’s game against the New York Jets. DenverMore coach Vic Fangio said that Lindsay is “trending in the right direction”. MELVIN GORDON has served as the Broncos’ workhorse back with Lindsay out, and he could maintain that role if the team decides to ease Lindsay back into action. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
16

Broncos RB Lindsay leaves MNF with foot injury

Denver Broncos running back PHILLIP LINDSAY suffered a foot injury during the first half of Monday night’s loss to the Tennessee Titans. Lindsay did not return to the game after halftime,More and he is reportedly dealing with what could be a turf toe injury. MELVIN GORDON will get the backfield to himself until Lindsay returns, with ROYCE FREEMAN working as the backup running back. Less

Source: Coloradoan

Aug
21

Broncos’ injuries mounting in camp

Denver Broncos running back MELVIN GORDON and outside linebacker VON MILLER were held out of the latter half of Thursday’s practice after suffering injuries. Gordon reportedly “tweaked” his ribs, while MillerMore “tweaked” his elbow. Head coach Vic Fangio said that the team did not know the severity of either of the tweaks. Meanwhile, rookie wide receiver KJ HAMLER is dealing with a bad hammy that could possibly keep him sidelined through the end of the month. Less

Source: Team Website

Jul
7

Lindsay to start more games than Gordon in Denver?

A local Denver columnist is betting that holdover running back PHILLIP LINDSAY will start more games than veteran newcomer MELVIN GORDON. Denver Post writer Mark Kiszla said that despite the bigMore money the Broncos paid to add Gordon, it is never a smart play to bet against Lindsay. He added that wideout COURTLAND SUTTON is the most likely to have the biggest year of any Broncos offensive player. Less

Source: Denver Post

Ian Allan: Austin Ekeler

I like the look of Austin Ekeler. Not so much as a runner, but he’s going to catch a ton of balls, and that makes him look like a very safe choice at the running back position.  more »

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Apr
20

RB Gordon looking forward to playing former team

Some fantasy owners work hard over the course of a season to identify “revenge games”, subscribing to the theory that players are more motivated and successful in matchups against their formerMore teams. If you are that player, running back MELVIN GORDON could be your guy for 2020. Gordon’s new team (Broncos) will face his old team (Chargers) twice in the upcoming season. Talking recently about the matchup, Gordon said he is “definitely looking forward to it”. Less

Source: NFL.com

Apr
2

Lindsay ready to battle Gordon for starting RB job in Denver

Denver running back PHILLIP LINDSAY said this week that he is prepared to battle for his starting job heading into the 2020 season. Denver recently added veteran free agent running backMore MELVIN GORDON after the Chargers decided to move on from him. An undrafted free agent in 2018, Lindsay worked his way to the top of the depth chart in Denver – a spot he doesn’t plan to hand over to Gordon without a battle. Less

Source: NFL.com

Andy Richardson: Broncos running backs

We keep a lot of different files, used to pull out different factoids about different players and position groupings. So when I see a news item about a particular player, I go hunting through the files to see if there's a particular stat or trend involving him that's interesting.   more »

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Mar
30

RB Gordon heading to Denver with huge chip on shoulder

Newly signed running back MELVIN GORDON is heading to the Denver Broncos with a “huge” chip on his shoulder after a disappointing season for the Los Angeles Chargers. Gordon missed theMore first four games last year due to a contract holdout and he got off to a slow start after he eventually returned. Gordon admitted that the holdout did not help him but heading into the 2020 season he is eager to prove that he is more than just an average running back. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Mar
23

Broncos sign free agent RB Gordon

The Denver Broncos made a somewhat surprising move last week when they signed veteran free agent running back MELVIN GORDON. Gordon struggled last year after holding out at the start ofMore the season. The Chargers decided to move on from Gordon in favor of fellow running back AUSTIN EKELER. In Denver, the hope is that Gordon can return to form and become part of a dynamic duo along with running back PHILLIP LINDSAY. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Denver signs Gordon

It hasn’t been a great year for free agency so far. A lot of lateral moves for fantasy purposes. And another one is coming down the pipe today, with the Broncos signing Melvin Gordon.  more »

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Mar
9

Chargers sign RB Ekeler to contract extension

Los Angeles Chargers running back AUSTIN EKELER agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep him with the team for the foreseeable future. Ekeler was scheduled to become a restrictedMore free agent on March 18th, but the Chargers made sure that did not happen. Fellow running back MELVIN GORDON is expected to hit the free agent market with the team having secured Ekeler’s services. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Factoid: Up and running

Week 10 served as a reminder that teams change. Offenses can evolve as the season progresses, shoring up their weaknesses and altering their approach.   more »

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Nov
4

Chargers offense, RB Gordon awaken vs. Packers

The Los Angeles Chargers’ move to fire offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt and replace him with interim offensive coordinator Shane Steichen paid off in Sunday’s win over the Green Bay Packers. SteichenMore started the season as the team’s quarterbacks coach and called plays for the first time in his career on Sunday. The offense showed more creativity, tempo, and misdirection while MELVIN GORDON looked more like his old self - scoring two touchdowns in the game. Less

Source: Los Angeles Times

Factoid: Sputtering backs

What do we make of guys like Melvin Gordon and Joe Mixon. They’re talented running backs, but they’re definitely struggling. Do they (and their teams) have any chance of turning things around?  more »

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