MELVIN GORDON III NEWS

No. 14 Wisconsin's rushing attack adapts to post-Taylor era

Wisconsin’s rushing attack will look quite a bit different this season without Jonathan Taylor in the backfield

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Practicing Wednesday Gordon (illness) is present at Wednesday's practice, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gordon missed Sunday's win over the Patriots while battling a case of strep throat, the severity of which also forced him to sit out last Friday's practice, but it looks as though he's now managed to recover. The Broncos' first injury report of the week, scheduled to be released Wednesday afternoon, will reveal whether Gordon was a full practice participant or if his reps were limited while recovering from the ailment.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Christian McCaffrey, Melvin Gordon, Tevin Coleman among RBs impacting Week 7 rankings Christian McCaffrey, Melvin Gordon, Tevin Coleman, and Leonard Fournette were all absent in Week 6 due to injury. Here are the latest update...

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vic Fangio has turned the Denver Broncos loose on the blitz

Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio has dialed up the blitz in consecutive wins over the New York Jets and New England Patriots on the road

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back Week 7 Coach Vic Fangio said Monday that he expects Gordon (illness) to resume practicing ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Gordon missed Week 6's win over the Patriots while dealing with strep throat, and he also was cited late last Tuesday on DUI and speeding charges. However, Fangio's comments that the Broncos will "go back to the plan we had for the opener" if Gordon resumes practicing seems to indicate that the veteran would be in line to play as long as he's healthy. It may also hint that Gordon would stand to split reps fairly evenly with Phillip Lindsay, just as Denver did out of the gate Week 1.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries

Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin and Green Bay’s Davante Adams are back in the lineup after missing time because of hamstring injuries

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recovering from strep throat Gordon (illness), who was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, is recovering from a bout with strep throat, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Gordon didn't travel with the Broncos to New England on Saturday, ending a turbulent week for the running back, who was cited late Tuesday on DUI and speeding charges. The Broncos chose to hold him out of Wednesday's practice, but Gordon was back at work Thursday before being sent home Friday after feeling sick. Gordon was determined to be dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness, but he'll still need a few days to recover before likely rejoining the Broncos for practice Week 7. Regarding the off-field incident, the Broncos have chosen not to fine or suspend Gordon, but the 27-year-old could be subject to punishment from the league at a later date. Recent precedent for similar cases typically entails a three-game suspension, but the NFL may elect to wait and see how Gordon's legal process plays out before levying any ban. Gordon's arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 13.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos running backs coach tests positive for coronavirus

The Denver Broncos say running backs coach Curtis Modkins has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t accompany the team on their trip to New England

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out ahead of Sunday Gordon (illness) will not travel with the team to New England and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact The move seems to be billed as a precautionary measure although all indications suggest Gordon is not suffering from a COVID-related illness. It's unclear whether the 27-year-old's legal matters are also factoring into the decision, but in any case Phillip Lindsay, who just returned from a multi-week absence from a toe injury, will be the primary option for most of the running back reps, with Royce Freeman occasionally chipping in as a pass catcher out of the backfield.

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Gordon (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's scheduled game against the Patriots, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Per Troy Renck of Denver 7 News, coach Vic Fangio isn't sure if Gordon will be active Sunday. The running back -- who was cited for driving under the influence late Tuesday -- is dealing with an illness that's not COVID-related. Renck adds that Gordon is undergoing medical treatment, and his status will be determined Saturday. If he's unavailable Sunday, Phillip Lindsay will be in line to head Denver's Week 6 backfield, with Royce Freeman also on hand.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sent home with illness Gordon (illness) was sent home Friday as a precaution, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Per Klis, the running back was feeling ill, but his issue is not COVID-related and Gordon has tested negative for virus. Gordon's status for Sunday's scheduled game against the Patriots was already worth monitoring after the running back was cited for driving under the influence late Tuesday. Additionally, New England's practice was cancelled Friday due to a positive COVID-19 test, so there's several variables in play here with regard to Gordon and his team as the weekend approaches.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practices fully, Sunday status TBD Gordon (personal) practiced fully Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Gordon, who was cited late Tuesday on DUI and speeding charges, was sent home by the team Wednesday and didn't participate in practice. Per Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post, coach Vic Fangio has yet to commit to having Gordon active for Sunday's game against the Patriots. "We'll make a decision as it relates to us by game time," Fangio noted Thursday. Even if the Broncos don't decide to deactivate Gordon on Sunday, the running back will likely face NFL discipline down the road. For his part, O'Halloran believes that "reading between Fangio's words suggests Gordon will be in uniform if the Broncos believe the league's likely suspension is enough of a punishment."

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

During recovery Lock studied QBs who avoid sacks, injuries

Quarterback Drew Lock is expected to return to action Sunday for the Denver Broncos' twice-delayed game at New England

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back at practice Gordon (personal) returned to practice Thursday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Coach Vic Fangio previously noted that he didn't want Gordon to practice Wednesday as the team and the NFL gathered facts after the running back was cited for driving under the influence late Tuesday. With regard to Gordon's Week 6 playing status, Fangio added at the time that "everything's open right now. We hope to have a decision by (Thursday) or (Friday)." If the Broncos elect to deactivate Gordon on Sunday against the Patriots, Phillip Lindsay would be in line to move into a starting role, with Royce Freeman and LeVante Bellamy also in the team's backfield mix.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Status for Week 6 TBD Coach Vic Fangio said that he hopes to make a decision about Gordon's (personal) availability for Sunday's game against the Patriots "by [Thursday] or the next day," Aric DiLalla o...

Impact Fangio also said that he requested Gordon, who was cited late Tuesday on DUI and speeding charges, not to attend Wednesday's practice. According to Mike Klis of 9News Denver, Fangio said that the Broncos are in touch with the NFL regarding a potential suspension for Gordon, and the team may also consider instituting its own disciplinary measures if the league doesn't immediately levy punishment. Phillip Lindsay would stand to lead Denver's backfield if Gordon ends up sitting out Sunday, with Royce Freeman operating as his top backup.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Former Badger RB Melvin Gordon cited for DUI, speeding last night Former Wisconsin Badger running back and current Denver Bronco Melvin Gordon was cited overnight for driving under the influence and speedin...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Not at practice Wednesday Gordon (personal) didn't practice Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Gordon will sit out practice after he was cited late Tuesday on charges of DUI and speeding. According to Klis, Gordon reported to team headquarters Wednesday, but after meeting with head coach Vic Fangio, the running back was sent home for the day. Gordon could face league discipline -- including a potential suspension -- down the road, but assuming he returns to practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely be available for Sunday's game against the Patriots. After carrying the load for Denver in each of the previous three games, Gordon will likely notice at least a slight downturn in his snap and touch counts Week 6 with backfield mate Phillip Lindsay set to return from a toe injury.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III cited for DUI Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III was cited for driving under the influence and speeding by Denver police on Tuesday night.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III cited for DUI Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III has been cited by Denver police for driving under the influence and...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Week 6 Fantasy Busts: Matt Ryan, Melvin Gordon among risky 'starts' Matt Ryan is struggling and Melvin Gordon has playing time concerns (in more ways that one). Both are among our Week 6 fantasy bust picks. S...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III cited for DUI ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III was cited for driving under the influence and speeding by Denver polic...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III cited for DUI ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III was cited for driving under the influence and speeding by Denver police on...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III cited for DUI

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III has been cited by Denver police for driving under the influence and speeding

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charged with DUI Gordon was cited Tuesday in Denver for DUI and speeding charges, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact In a statement released Wednesday, the Broncos noted that they are "aware of the situation" and are "in the process of gathering more details" pertaining to Gordon's arrest. As Renck notes, based on recent NFL precedent for DUI arrests, the running back could be facing a 2-to-3 game suspension. The report also relays that Gordon has an arraignment scheduled for Nov. 13. Following the postponement of Denver's Week 5 game against the Patriots -- which is now scheduled for Sunday -- the Broncos are slated to return to practice Wednesday. It's unclear if Gordon will participate in the session in the wake of his arrest.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos coach: virus outbreak shows who the 'whiners are'

Broncos coach Vic Fangio says he told his team not to complain about its game against New England getting postponed a second time Sunday following the Patriots' fourth positive cor...

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS