DECEMBER 9, 2022 • BND.COM
'Opportunity' is one big reason why Melvin Gordon signed with Chiefs' practice squad Veteran NFL running back Melvin Gordon discusses why he decided to sign with Chiefs’ practice squad after stints with the Chargers and Bronc...
Chiefs could have Thuney, Toney back from injury vs Broncos
The Kansas City Chiefs could have two important parts of their offense back with guard Joe Thuney and wide receiver Kadarius Toney returning to practice Wednesday ahead of their tr...DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs RB depth chart: How Melvin Gordon signing factors into Kansas City offense If Gordon gets up to speed, then there's a good chance he can find himself in a promising position on the field with his skillset.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Report: Broncos RB Melvin Gordon expected to sign with Kansas City Chiefs According to reports, Melvin Gordon is expected to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs. The 29-year-old will join the Chiefs practice squad fir...
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
New baby in tow, Chiefs' Mahomes turns attention to Bengals
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes showed up bright-eyed and energetic for practice on Wednesday, two days after his wife Brittany gave birth to the couple's second childNOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to sign with Kansas City Gordon is expected to sign a practice-squad deal with the Chiefs on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Denver waived Gordon following a Week 11 fumble, and the running back went unclaimed through waivers due to his sizable contract. However, he's since found a new home in Kansas City and could crack the Chiefs' backfield rotation, which is currently led by rookie Isiah Pacheco. Gordon fumbled 12 times (nine lost) across 37 appearances with the Broncos, but he'll look to put those issues behind him in Kansas City. In his eight-year career, the 29-year-old has rushed for 6,462 yards and 55 touchdowns while securing 309 receptions for 2,467 yards and an additional 14 scores.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gut Reaction: Broncos Finally Cut Bait with Melvin Gordon What took the Denver Broncos so long to make the right decision on Melvin Gordon?
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Broncos waive running back Melvin Gordon after latest fumble Melvin Gordon’s fifth fumble of the season was his final one for the Broncos.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Why Broncos waived Melvin Gordon: Fumbles catch up with veteran running back Gordon was waived following the team's 22-16 loss to the Raiders, during which Gordon fumbled the ball for the fifth time in 2022.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Why Broncos waived Melvin Gordon: Fumbles catch up with veteran running back Gordon was waived following the team's 22-16 loss to the Raiders, during which Gordon fumbled the ball for the fifth time in 2022.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Melvin Gordon Offers Up Tone-Deaf Response to Raiders Fumble Melvin Gordon was about as tone-deaf as it gets.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hackett hands off play-calling duties, Broncos still sputter
First-year Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett surrendered play-calling duties in an effort to spark his struggling offenseNOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loses work after fumble Gordon rushed the ball eight times for 31 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Raiders. He added five receptions for 39 yards.
Impact Gordon narrowly led the Denver backfield in the first half, tallying five carries for 26 yards. However, he fumbled by the goal line late in the second quarter. While the Broncos were able to recover, the miscue led to a missed field-goal attempt rather than a potential touchdown. Gordon has also struggled to hold onto the ball this season, fumbling five times in 10 games. As a result, he was effectively benched in the second half but was forced into change-of-pace duties with Chase Edmonds (ankle) sidelined. If Edmonds is able to return for Week 12, it's possible that Gordon slips further down the depth chart.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adams' 35-yard TD in OT powers Raiders past Broncos 22-16
Derek Carr hit Davante Adams with his second long touchdown, a 35-yarder on the third snap of overtime to propel the Las Vegas Raiders past the Denver Broncos 22-16NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manages 70 total yards Gordon rushed the ball seven times for 24 yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans. He added four receptions on six targets for 46 yards.
Impact Gordon started the game and played the first couple offensive possessions, but he ultimately was out-carried by Latavius Murray 9-7. However, Gordon was superior in his work as a receiver, as he finished second on the team in targets and topped 40 receiving yards in a game for the second time this season. While Gordon has maintained a fairly even split in the work out of the backfield, it remains to be seen if Chase Edmonds will force a further split as he becomes more familiar with the Denver offense.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
RB Melvin Gordon III Where do you guys go from here at 3-6 with basically no margin for error left with the schedule?
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Titans look to rebound from OT loss as they host Broncos
The Tennessee Titans are back home after a road-heavy start to the seasonNOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains starting running back GM George Paton said Tuesday that Gordon still is the Broncos' starting running back, despite the Broncos acquiring Chase Edmonds in the Bradley Chubb trade with the Dolphins, Zac...
Impact Since Javonte Williams went down with a torn ACL in Week 4, Gordon has seen at least 52 percent of the offensive snaps in three of four games, with the exception a season-low 15 percent Week 6. Overall, Gordon racked up 46 touches for 213 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD during that stretch, while Latavius Murray and Mike Boone (ankle, now on IR) combined for 57 touches. Clearly, there are reps available in the Broncos backfield, and Paton indicated Edmonds won't necessarily challenge Gordon for the No. 1 spot on the depth chart. As a result, Gordon should continue to be involved while ceding touches to Murray and Edmonds moving forward.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Faces new threat for backfield work Gordon and Latavius Murray could see their opportunities out of the Denver backfield take a hit after the Broncos acquired Chase Edmonds from the Dolphins on Tuesday, Adam Schefter...
Impact Denver and Miami executed a blockbuster deal ahead of the trade deadline, with Edmonds, a 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick going to the Broncos in exchange for outside linebacker Bradley Chubb and a 2025 fifth-round selection. Edmonds had been in the midst of a disappointing first season in Miami and was struggling to find playing time behind Raheem Mostert, but the duo of Gordon and Murray likely represents less imposing competition for snaps and touches. Gordon and Murray had essentially split the work the past two weeks, with the former playing 53.6 percent of the snaps and carrying 20 times for 62 yards and a touchdown to go with five receptions for 40 yards between those contests. Murray, meanwhile, averaged 3.2 yards on 22 carries over those two weeks and hasn't made much of an impact as a receiver in recent seasons, so the door could be open for Edmonds to seize control of a three-down role. At least initially coming out of the Broncos' Week 9 bye week, Edmonds could be part of a three-headed timeshare in the backfield that would limit the fantasy upside of Edmonds, Gordon and Murray.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos' offense finally matches Denver's clutch defense
The Denver Broncos snapped their four-game skid and monthlong offensive funk by scoring three touchdowns for just the second time all seasonOCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finds way to end zone Gordon rushed the ball nine times for 29 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Jaguars. He added three receptions for 23 yards.
Impact Latavius Murray led the Denver backfield with 15 touches compared to Gordon's 12. However, Gordon still managed a productive fantasy performance thanks to a one-yard touchdown plunge midway through the third quarter. He has now failed to reach 35 rushing yards in five of his last six games and continues to lose work to Murray.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos beat Jaguars 21-17 in London to snap losing streak
Latavius Murray scored on a 2-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to help the Denver Broncos snap a four-game losing streak by beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-17 at W...OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Melvin Gordon III rushes for a 1-yard touchdown | Broncos at Jaguars Watch as running back Melvin Gordon III runs it in for a 1-yard touchdown to give the Broncos a 14-10 lead vs. the Jaguars.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
UK clash: Jags, Broncos try to snap 4-game losing streaks
The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Denver Broncos limped into London with 2-5 records and four-game losing streaksOCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads backfield split against Jets Gordon rushed the ball 11 times for 33 yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Jets. He added two receptions for 17 yards.
Impact As promised by coach Nathaniel Hackett, Gordon both started and led the Broncos' backfield against the Jets. However, he only out-touched Latavius Murray 13-10 and was also off the field during the team's only touchdown drive of the game. While Gordon may be the starter in name, Denver's backfield appears to be a near even split between Gordon and Murray. If the offense continues to struggle, neither back is likely to produce at a significant clip.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
