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Tagged: Melvin Gordon (117 Results)

Feb
23

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 anMore 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

Feb
9

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 weekMore 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

Dec
19

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 theMore 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

Nov
30

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 fumblingMore 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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Nov
22

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 theMore 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

Nov
22

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 LasMore 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

Oct
20

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 metMore 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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Oct
4

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 2022More 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

Aug
18

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 thatMore 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

Aug
16

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

Aug
12

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 coachMore 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

Jul
1

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, freeMore 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

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