Gordon latched on with the Ravens during the preseason but was unable to make the initial 53-man roster. Fantasy managers can ignore him in all leagues until he both finds a new team and finds a role on that team. Gordon finished last year on the Chiefs roster but was not activated for any regular season or playoff games.
It's quite possible that Gordon sees 15-plus touches if Gus Edwards and Justice Hill are unable to go in Week 4. Last week Gordon produced 55 yards from scrimmage playing 40% of the offensive snaps, and Kenyan Drake lost a key fumble. We've seen this offense turn Drake, Lataviius Murray, and Devonta Freeman into useful flexes the past two years. Gordon likely has at least as much left as those guys.
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Ravens' Melvin Gordon: Week 4 Waiver Priority List
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Justice Hill (toe) missed Week 3 against the Colts, and Gus Edwards (concussion) was injured in that game. If both are out in Week 4 against the Browns then Gordon would start, making him a potential flex option in all leagues. He would share touches with Kenyan Drake (2 percent rostered), and this is a brutal matchup against Cleveland. But Gordon still had 12 total touches in Week 3 (two catches) for 55 yards, and the Ravens aren't going to shy away from running the ball, even against the Browns. In deeper leagues, you might need Gordon, who is worth adding for up to 5 percent of your FAB. And, if you have an open roster spot, you can stash Hill (59 percent) with the hope that his toe injury isn't serious moving forward. You can get Hill for less than 5 percent of your FAB.
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Ravens' Melvin Gordon: Goes back to practice squad
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Gordon reverted to Baltimore's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Gordon played on a healthy 40 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps in a Week 3 loss to the Colts, which was second most among running backs on the squad behind Gus Edwards (44 percent). Gordon wasn't very efficient on the ground, gaining just 32 yards on 10 carries, though he added 23 yards on two receptions. Edwards exited early Sunday and currently is in the concussion protocol, and Justice Hill missed the game entirely with a foot injury. With that in mind, Gordon not only could be brought back to the active roster for Week 4 in Cleveland, he could feasibly start if neither Edwards nor Hill are able to play.
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Ravens' Melvin Gordon: First action of 2023
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Gordon rushed the ball 10 times for 32 yards in Sunday's 22-19 overtime loss to the Colts. He added two receptions for 23 yards.
Gordon was elevated from the practice squad for the second consecutive game and saw his first carries of the season. The majority of his work came after Gus Edwards (concussion) was forced from the game, and Gordon wasn't particularly impressive with his opportunity. It's possible that he factors into the backfield mix again in Week 4 against the Browns, but that will likely depend on the health of Edwards as well as Justice Hill (toe).
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Ravens' Melvin Gordon: Joins active roster
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Gordon was elevated from the Ravens' practice squad Saturday.
This comes as no surprise given J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) is done for the season and Justice Hill (toe) has already been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup. This marks the second time Gordon has been elevated off the practice squad, but he ultimately didn't see any time in Week 2. That figures to change given the litany of injuries to the Ravens' backfield. It's possible both Gordon and fellow practice-squad callup, Kenyan Drake could spell expected starter Gus Edwards at times.
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Melvin Gordon: Reverts to practice squad
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Gordon reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Monday.
Gordon was on Baltimore's active roster for the first time in Week 2 against Cincinnati but didn't see any action. With J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) out for the season and Keaton Mitchell (shoulder) on IR, the Ravens currently have just two healthy running backs on their roster. With that in mind, Gordon could certainly be elevated again for Week 3.
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Ravens' Melvin Gordon: Bumps up to active roster
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The Ravens elevated Gordon from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
In the wake of J.K. Dobbins' Week 1 Achilles tear, Gordon was the most logical immediate option to join Baltimore's backfield based on his presence on the team's practice squad. He'll thus be on hand behind Gus Edwards and Justice Hill on Sunday at Cincinnati, but Gordon may be limited to just short-yardage work at this point in his career.
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Melvin Gordon: To come off practice squad
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The Ravens plan to activate Gordon from the practice squad with J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) having suffered another season-ending injury, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.
Gordon spent training camp and the preseason in Baltimore, so he should be familiar with coordinator Todd Monken's scheme, and he'll join a backfield suddenly in serious need of quality contributors. Gus Edwards and Justice Hill look like the favorites to handle the bulk of the Ravens' carries, but Gordon could step in as the No. 3 option beginning with a Week 2 tilt against the Bengals. Undrafted rookie Keaton Mitchell (shoulder) won't be able to return from IR until Week 5 at the earliest.
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Melvin Gordon: Joins Baltimore's practice squad
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The Ravens signed Gordon to their practice squad on Wednesday.
Gordon had been let go by the Ravens on Tuesday, but he's back in the fold to provide the organization with some veteran backfield depth via the practice squad. J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell are the running backs currently on Baltimore's 53-man roster.
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Melvin Gordon: Let go by Ravens
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The Ravens released Gordon on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Gordon, who signed with the Ravens in July to give the team some veteran backfield depth, now finds himself looking for his next opportunity, though Pelissero suggests that Gordon could be an option for Baltimore's practice squad if he doesn't land elsewhere. With Gordon no longer in the mix, Baltimore's RB corps is currently headed by J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill.
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Ravens' Melvin Gordon: Plays with third-stringers
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Gordon took three carries for nine yards and caught two of four targets for 29 yards in Saturday's 26-20 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Gordon is no better than fourth on the depth chart, as J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill all were rested for the final preseason game. Undrafted rookie Keaton Mitchell represents the competition for the No. 4 RB job, if the Ravens keep four backs, but he's been dealing with a minor injury and didn't play Saturday night. Gordon might not be with the Ravens much longer and will be buried on the depth chart in the short term if he sticks around.
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Ravens' Melvin Gordon: Remains buried on depth chart
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Gordon took eight carries for 34 yards and caught one pass for one yard in Monday's preseason loss to Washington.
J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards were held out, while Justice Hill got the start and racked up 38 total yards on the opening drive before the Ravens pulled him from the game. Gordon then entered and struggled initially, including being stuffed on a 3rd-and-1, though he had more luck later on against lesser defenders while playing into the third quarter. Undrafted rookie Keaton Mitchell was the third back into the game for Baltimore and took his first carry for 31 yards, but shortly thereafter he left with a shoulder injury (one that isn't believed to be serious, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network). Gordon and Mitchell appear to be competing for the No. 4 RB spot, which might only equate to a job on the practice squad.
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Ravens' Melvin Gordon: Logs seven touches in win
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Gordon rushed six times for 16 yards and brought in his only target for nine yards in the Ravens' 20-19 preseason win over the Eagles on Saturday night.
Gordon didn't see playing time until the second half, logging touches on Baltimore's first two possessions following intermission. The veteran, who's battling for a backup running back spot, gained half his rushing yardage on one carry, so he mostly struggled behind a makeshift offensive line. It's difficult to ascertain what Gordon may have left in the tank after he tied a career low with 3.5 yards per carry last season in Denver, but if his usage Saturday is any indication, the Ravens appear intent on giving him a relatively robust evaluation this preseason.
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Ravens' Melvin Gordon: Headed to Baltimore
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Gordon agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $3.1 million with the Ravens on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
From 2020-2021, Gordon submitted back-to-back seasons with at least 900 rushing yards and totaled 20 touchdowns during that stretch. The veteran running back was competing for touches with Javonte Williams to begin 2022, but Gordon struggled with fumbling issues when given a full-time workload following Williams' season-ending injury and was ultimately released in mid-November. In Baltimore, Gordon figures to start out as a depth option behind J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, who are both expected to be healthy after battling serious injuries the past two years; however, the Wisconsin product could carve out a role if he can rectify his fumbling concerns, which have plagued him his entire career.
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Melvin Gordon: Practice squad contract expires
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Gordon's practice squad contract with Kansas City expired Tuesday, Charles Goldman of the USA Today reports.
The Chiefs signed Gordon to their practice squad back in November after he was let go by the Broncos, but he wasn't elevated for game action at any point by the eventual Super Bowl LVII champions. Given that Isiah Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and La'Mical Perine are the only running backs Kansas City has under contract for 2023, it's possible that Gordon, who turns 30 in April, could re-sign with the team as a depth option. The 2015 first-round pick could also look for an opportunity with another franchise where he might have a clearer path to backfield touches in 2023.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Week 13 Waiver Priority List
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Gordon is expected to sign a practice-squad deal with the Chiefs, and he's worth taking a flier on just in case he gets the chance to make the active roster. I'm not sure, barring an injury, he'll play ahead of Isiah Pacheco or Jerick McKinnon, but Gordon is worth adding to speculate if you have an open roster spot. If Gordon does get a prominent role for the Chiefs then he could be a low-end starter or flex in deeper leagues. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Melvin Gordon: Expected to sign with Kansas City
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Gordon is expected to sign a practice-squad deal with the Chiefs this week, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Denver waived Gordon following a Week 11 fumble, and the running back went unclaimed through waivers due to his sizable contract. However, he soon will find a new home in Kansas City and could crack the Chiefs' backfield rotation, which currently is 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 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.
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Melvin Gordon: Clears waivers Tuesday
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Gordon went unclaimed on waivers Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
The Broncos cut ties with Gordon on Monday after two-and-a-half seasons with the team. While he racked up at least 900 rushing yards at a nearly 4.6-YPC clip in both of the last two campaigns, he fell back to 3.5 yards per carry this year. Gordon's issues with fumbles persisted, too, as he finished his Denver tenure with 12 (nine lost) in 37 appearances. Now that he's through waivers, the 29-year-old is free to sign with any organization.
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Melvin Gordon: Let go by Broncos
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Gordon was waived by the Broncos on Monday.
Gordon has struggled with ball security all season, and his fumble by the goal line in the second quarter of Sunday's overtime loss to the Raiders seemingly was the last straw. Latavius Murray projects to take on the lead role in a Denver backfield that also includes Marlon Mack and Chase Edmonds (ankle). Despite fumbling five times this season, Gordon could draw some interest on waivers, given the 29-year-old running back's status as a four-time 900-yard rusher.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Loses work after fumble
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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.
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.
