MELVIN GORDON III NEWS

Joined by second-round RB Second-round draft pick Javonte Williams has joined Gordon in the Broncos backfield, Ben Swanson of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Broncos moved up five spots in the 2021 draft in order to select Williams. Per GM George Paton, Williams was "one of (the team's) favorite players in the draft" and the North Carolina product will help fill the void created by the offseason departure of Phillip Lindsay. At this stage, Gordon remains atop Denver's running back depth chart, but Williams, whose prospect profile is highlighted by his ability to run through defenders, is going to be hard to keep of the field. As a result, some form of a timeshare figures to develop once Williams gets acclimated to the pro game. Also on hand in the team's backfield are Mike Boone and Royce Freeman.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos part with hometown running back Phillip Lindsay

Phillip Lindsay's time with his hometown Denver Broncos has ended

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Broncos GM Paton brings RB Mike Boone over from Vikings

New Broncos general manager George Paton is bringing a familiar face with him to Denver

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DUI charges dismissed, former Badger Melvin Gordon pleads guilty to reckless driving NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted Wednesday morning that Denver’s district attorney dismissed the DUI charges against Melvin Gordon “due to...

MARCH 11, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

DUI charges dismissed, former Badger Melvin Gordon pleads guilty to reckless driving NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted Wednesday morning that Denver’s district attorney dismissed the DUI charges against Melvin Gordon “due to...

MARCH 11, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

DUI charge dismissed against Broncos running back Gordon ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Broncos running back Melvin Gordon will likely avoid NFL discipline after his drunken driving charge was dismissed and he...

MARCH 10, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

DUI charge dismissed against Broncos running back Gordon

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon will likely avoid NFL discipline after his drunken driving charge was dismissed and he pleaded guilty in Denver County Court to lesser charges of...

MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids DUI charge The Denver County Court dismissed Gordon's DUI charge Wednesday after he pled guilty to lesser charges of reckless driving and excessive speeding stemming from his Oct. 13 arrest,...

Impact While the dropped DUI charge doesn't necessarily mean Gordon will escape NFL punishment, it certainly won't hurt his chances of avoiding a suspension or fine. Gordon is signed through 2021, with $4.5 million in guaranteed salary and a $2 million camp reporting bonus, per Klis.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enters not guilty plea Gordon's attorneys entered a not guilty plea for his DUI charge from Oct. 14, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact Gordon recently had a virtual court hearing, and his next hearing is scheduled for Feb. 24. It sounds like the case will be resolved within the next few months, so Gordon could be suspended for the start of the 2021 regular season. He'll be entering the second season of a two-year contract after rushing for 986 yards and nine touchdowns in his first year with the Broncos.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wraps up solid season Gordon carried the ball 26 times for 93 yards and a touchdown and caught four of six targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 32-31 loss to the Raiders.

Impact His first season in Denver proved to be a fruitful one, as Gordon finished the campaign with 986 rushing yards and nine TDs in 15 games, although he didn't contribute as much as a receiver as he had in his last few years as a Charger. With Phillip Lindsay a restricted free agent in the offseason, Gordon could well find himself taking on a bigger workload in 2021 if the Broncos don't prioritize bringing in more backfield help next year.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A Jerry Jeudy rebound? Melvin Gordon milestone? What to watch in Broncos' finale Support for their first-round pick came from all corners of the locker room after his nightmare performance vs. the Chargers.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Melvin Gordon 107 yards shy of 1,000 in 1st season in Denver Former Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is 107 yards shy of 1,000 in his first season in Denver, but the veteran...

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Melvin Gordon 107 yards shy of 1,000 in 1st season in Denver

Former Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is 107 yards shy of 1,000 in his first season in Denver, but the veteran is downplaying the milestone mark

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mile High Morning: Melvin Gordon III nearing career marks in bounce-back season With one game left, Gordon has a chance to rush for a second career 1,000-yard season.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Solid performance in loss Gordon carried the ball 16 times for 79 yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Chargers.

Impact He just missed posting a yards per carry of at least 5.0 for the fourth straight game, and Gordon saw his largest carry volume since Week 7. With Phillip Lindsay (hip) on IR, expect Gordon to see a big workload again in Week 17 against a vulnerable Raiders defense that just gave up 169 scrimmage yards and two TDs to the Dolphins' Myles Gaskin.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD mark

Justin Herbert set the rookie record for most touchdown passes in a season and Michael Badgley tied a career high with four field goals when the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the D...

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denver Broncos place Phillip Lindsay on injured reserve

Phillip Lindsay's injury-marred season is over after the Broncos placed him on injured reserve Saturday

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In line to lead backfield Sunday Gordon is set to be the Broncos' lead back Sunday versus the Chargers with Phillip Lindsay (hip/knee) sidelined and Royce Freeman (hip) questionable for the contest, Aric DiLalla o...

Impact When Lindsay sat out Weeks 2 through 4 earlier this season, Gordon drew 58 touches, turning them into 240 yards from scrimmage and three TDs. During that same three-game stretch, Freeman earned 12 touches, but with his status up in the air for Week 16, Gordon could see 20-plus touches for the third time on the campaign.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert could add to rookie marks when Chargers host Broncos

Justin Herbert is on the verge of one of the best statistical years by a rookie quarterback in NFL history

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos travel to LA looking for season sweep over Chargers

Justin Herbert looks to set the record for most touchdowns thrown by a rookie quarterback when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Denver Broncos on Sunday

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches pair of rushing scores Gordon ran for 61 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries, adding four receptions for 20 yards during Saturday's 48-19 loss to Buffalo.

Impact The two-time Pro-Bowl back was able to fight through a shoulder issue that curtailed his practice reps throughout the week, notching his third 2020 performance of multiple rushing scores during a lopsided loss to the Bills. Gordon and Phillip Lindsay split the RB carries at an even 11-11, however, the 27-year-old was far more effective in generating a 5.5 yards-per-carry average (compared to Lindsay's 3.5 YPC). The Wisconsin product continues to ride a solid streak of play with 429 scrimmage yards and four total TDs over his past five outings. He hopes to fare better on the ground during a Week 16 rematch against his former team, after posting just 26 yards on eight carries versus the Chargers on Nov. 1.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Melvin Gordon gashes Bills for physical third-down TD burst Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon gashes Buffalo Bills for physical third-down TD burst.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • NFL.COM

Broncos activate 31-year-old quarantine kicker against Bills

The Denver Broncos will face the Buffalo Bills with a 31-year-old rookie kicker who will be making his NFL debut because Brandon McManus is on the COVID-19 reserve list as a close...

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suits up Saturday Gordon (shoulder) is listed as active for Saturday afternoon's game against the Bills.

Impact As is backfield mate Phillip Lindsay (hip). The stage is thus set for Gordon -- who logged 13 carries for 68 yards and three catches for 23 yards in Denver's Week 14 triumph over the Panthers -- and Lindsay (11 carries for 24 yards, two catches for seven yards) to continue to work in a timeshare on the ground Saturday. That said, Gordon's been more involved as a pass catcher this season and has notched seven TDs (in 12 games) to Lindsay's one (in 10 contests). The duo will take aim at a surging Buffalo defense that held Pittsburgh's lead back, James Conner, to 10 carries for 18 yards in a 26-15 win this past Sunday, but overall has still surrendered an average of 119.9 rushing yards per game to date.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Gordon (shoulder) is expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Bills, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Impact Gordon and backfield mate Phillip Lindsay (hip) are both expected to play versus the Bills, an eventuality which should result in the duo splitting carries fairly evenly, as usual. An official word on Denver's backfield will come when the team's inactives are released ahead of Saturday's 4:30 ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE