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.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Manages 70 total yards
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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.
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.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: RBs to Sit
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The Broncos backfield is another situation you might want to avoid this week against the Titans. Chase Edmonds was added in Week 9 via trade from Miami, and now we could see three running backs involved with Gordon, Edmonds and Latavius Murray. I would trust Murray the most given his touchdown potential since he has scored in each of his past two games and has three games in a row with at least 13 total touches. Gordon scored in Week 8 at Jacksonville but has combined for just 19 PPR points in his past three outings. The Titans are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, so all of Denver's running backs could be in bad shape this week.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Remains starting running back
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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 Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
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.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Faces new threat for backfield work
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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 of ESPN reports.
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.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Finds way to end zone
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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.
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.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: RBs to Sit
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Gordon started for the Broncos against the Jets in Week 7, but that didn't change his Fantasy fortune. He had 11 carries for 33 yards, along with two catches for 17 yards on four targets, and he has now combined for six PPR points in his past two games against the Chargers and Jets. Latavius Murray should be considered the better of the two Denver running backs, but neither one is worth starting in the majority of leagues. It's a good matchup against the Jaguars, who are No. 6 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, but Gordon and Murray are too tough to trust given their workload split the past two games. At best, consider Gordon and Murray as flex options in deeper leagues.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Leads backfield split against Jets
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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.
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.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: RBs to Sit
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I originally had Latavius Murray listed here until we got word Wednesday afternoon that Gordon will start again in Week 7 against the Jets. So whether it's Gordon or Murray or Mike Boone, this is a backfield to avoid. One of these running backs will likely need to score a touchdown to help Fantasy managers, and the combination of Gordon, Murray, Boone and Javonte Williams has one touchdown this season. The Jets also have allowed just one rushing touchdown to a running back in their past three games, including matchups with Joe Mixon, Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Named starter this week
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Head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Gordon will start Sunday's game against the Jets, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Hackett's proclamation comes as a surprise just two days after Gordon was limited to three touches and a 16 percent snap share despite getting the start in a 19-16 overtime loss to the Chargers. The Broncos used Latavius Murray (15 carries for 66 yards) as their lead runner after the first couple drives, while Mike Boone (one carry, four targets) saw the field frequently for passing situations. The backfield rotation will need to be closely monitored each week, with Hackett noting Wednesday that Murray will also continue to get work, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Loses grip on role
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Gordon had three rushes for eight yards in Monday's 19-16 loss to the Chargers.
Gordon started the game in his typical role as Denver's lead back, tallying three carries on the opening drive. However, he was benched from there, with Latavius Murray racking up 15 carries in his place. Gordon entered the game with a questionable tag due to a neck and rib injury, though he told media after the game that he was physically fine to play, per George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette. It's unclear why the swtich was made or if it will carry forward, but Gordon has fumbled four times -- two were lost -- on only 55 carries to begin the season.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Suits up Monday
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Gordon (neck/ribs) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Chargers.
Gordon was limited in practice this past week, but he'll be out there Monday night, and barring any in-game setbacks he's in line to continue to lead Denver's backfield, with Mike Boone and possibly Latavius Murray also factoring into the mix given that Javonte Williams (knee) is out for the rest of the season. They'll be facing a Chargers defense that has allowed an average of 130.4 rushing yards per game to date.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Sleeper RBs
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Gordon had a solid game in Week 5 against the Colts in the first outing without Javonte Williams (knee), gaining 103 total yards. He had 15 carries for 54 yards, along with three catches for 49 yards on three targets. He should continue to dominate the workload this week ahead of Mike Boone, and we'll see what happens with Latavius Murray, who was inactive against the Colts. This is a revenge game for Gordon, who started his career with the Chargers, and it's also a great matchup. The Chargers allow the most Fantasy points to opposing running backs, as six guys have scored at least 14 PPR points against this defense.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Questionable for Monday
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Gordon (neck/ribs) is listed as questionable Monday's contest against the Chargers, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
It seems as if Gordon has a decent shot at playing in the pivotal divisional contest given the veteran practiced at limited capacity all week, but the team will likely have more information available throughout the weekend. The 29-year-old should be primed for a positive fantasy outing if he's able to play, considering the Chargers have allowed 100-yard rushers in three consecutive games.
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Broncos' Melvin Gordon: Logs another limited practice
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Gordon (neck/ribs) remained a limited participant at practice Friday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
At this stage, there's nothing to suggest that Gordon's status for Monday night's game against the Chargers is in any danger, but he'll likely need to be listed as a full participant in Saturday's practice in order to avoid carrying a designation into the contest. Assuming he's active versus Los Angeles, Gordon is in line to continue to lead the Broncos' backfield, with Mike Boone and possibly Latavius Murray also factoring into the mix now that Javonte Williams (knee) is out for the season.
