Tag: Melvin Gordon

Melvin Gordon pulled an Eric Weddle and won a Super Bowl as a late Chiefs roster add

Life is good for Melvin Gordon.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Melvin Gordon was living the good life after his team beat the Philadelphia Eagles and won Super Bowl 57 on Sunday.

Consider his season trajectory. Gordon started the year on the hapless Denver Broncos. He rushed for 318 yards and 2 touchdowns to go along with 223 yards in the air in 10 games this past fall.

Denver was one of those teams few people wanted to be a part of this season, which is part of why Gordon getting waived after a fumble by the Broncos in November wound up working out in his favor.

Gordon signed with Kansas City’s practice squad in late November and now gets to celebrate a Super Bowl victory.

You could say Gordon pulled an Eric Weddle. The two were teammates for a year in San Diego with the Chargers and eventually found greener pastures. Weddle unretired last January for the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl run.

It’s impressive to win a Super Bowl without having to play a down for the team you won it with, but for Gordon, it’s all the same.

He’s had an impressive career in his own right, and now he gets to add a Lombardi to his list of accomplishments.

5 ex-Broncos players involved in Super Bowl LVII

Remember former Broncos punter Brett Kern? He’s now aiming to win a Super Bowl with the Eagles.

Five former members of the Denver Broncos will be involved in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday evening.

For the Philadelphia Eagles, punter Brett Kern will have a key role on special teams. Kern started his career with the Broncos in 2008 and played two seasons in Denver before later going on to become a three-time Pro Bowler with the Tennessee Titans.

The Eagles also have three former Broncos on their practice squad: wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland, safety Anthony Harris and cornerback Mac McCain III. Cleveland is a former Denver draft pick who spent time on the Broncos’ practice squad with Harris earlier this season.

McCain signed with Denver as a college free agent in 2021. He bounced between the Broncos and Eagles three times as a rookie and has now settled in on Philly’s practice squad.

The Chiefs, meanwhile, have former Denver running back Melvin Gordon on their practice squad. Gordon played with the Broncos from 2020-2022 before being cut midway through the 2022 season.

Sunday’s Super Bowl will be televised on Fox.

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Melvin Gordon discusses 2022 role in Denver, debunks Russell Wilson rumors

Melvin Gordon says Russell Wilson didn’t have his own parking space at the team’s facility in 2022.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Melvin Gordon recently lamented to KOA Radio’s Brandon Krisztal at Super Bowl media week that he “never really had a chance” with the Denver Broncos in 2022.

That statement was understandably met with raised eyebrows by fans in Denver. Gordon started six games from Oct. 6-Nov. 20 despite fumbling four times in the team’s first four games. After his fifth fumble in November, Gordon was cut, ending his run with the Broncos.

Gordon also spoke with The Athletic‘s Kalyn Kahler about rumors about quarterback Russell Wilson’s setup at the team’s facility last year.

“No one has a parking spot in Denver,” Gordon said in response to reports that Wilson had his own personal parking space at the team’s facility. “I don’t even know where that came from. That was cap.

“He gets there earlier than everyone else, probably like 5:00 a.m. every day. So even if it was [the same] parking space, I can see why they thought that because he probably parked in the same spot because he beat everybody there.”

It’s true that Wilson had his own personal quarterbacks coach and entourage who were allowed in the facility (Sean Payton has since kicked them out), but Gordon says the notion that Wilson had his own parking spot was false.

Wilson has also been criticized for having his own personal office at the facility. Gordon pointed out that Philip Rivers had a similar setup with the Chargers. Having a quarterback being obsessed with film study certainly doesn’t seem like a drawback for an NFL team.

Wilson has his faults, but arriving early and parking in the same spot and studying film every day in the same office aren’t among them.

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Here’s what excites Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy about adding RB Melvin Gordon

#Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy revealed what excites him about adding RB Melvin Gordon to the practice squad.

The Kansas City Chiefs have continued to add to their running back room as the season has progressed. The latest addition to the position group has offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy excited.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Bieniemy discussed the addition of Melvin Gordon. The team has familiarity with the player from his time in the AFC West with the Denver Broncos and San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. Bieniemy also revealed that he spent a ton of time with the former Wisconsin Badger at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine.

“Well, you know what, (Brett) Veach does a heck of a job of always scouring and seeing exactly what’s going on and what’s available,” Bieniemy said. “So, Melvin Gordon had an opportunity. I spent a lot of time with him at the combine years ago. We’ve had an opportunity to see him (with the Chargers and Broncos) for a number of years. He’s done a heck of a job and now we have him here.”

Going back to the 2015 NFL draft, the Chargers selected Gordon at pick No. 15 in the first round. The Chiefs would select CB Marcus Peters a few slots later at pick No. 18. It seems that Gordon was someone they were strongly considering as an option back in 2015.

Now, they’re getting an opportunity to revisit that interest eight years later. Gordon is getting a chance to start anew after a rocky end to his time in Denver. Bieniemy that the Chiefs will benefit from the thousands of snaps of experience that Gordon has under his belt.

“He’s met with G Lew (RB Coach Greg Lewis),” Bieneimy said of Gordon. “He’s a sharp guy. Obviously, I think he upgrades a talent level. You never want to discount players or basically — you know you always want to keep upgrading your roster, so Melvin brings a lot of — basically some playing experience — but on top of that he’s a heck of a kid, he’s a heck of a player and he’s a humble kid that understands the opportunity that he has right in front of him.”

That experience and sharpness could come into play this week, with RB Jerick McKinnon listed as a non-participant in practice for the first two practice sessions of the week.

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Broncos Wire podcast: Where does Denver rank among NFL’s worst teams?

On this week’s podcast, Ryan O’Leary and Jon Heath discuss Melvin Gordon joining a division rival, Sunday’s game vs. the Ravens, and more!

The Denver Broncos are so bad that the NFL decided to give up an opportunity to put Patrick Mahomes in prime time in order to get the Broncos out of a nationally-televised game.

That sums up how things are going in Denver.

On this week’s Broncos Wire podcast, I joined host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary on Twitter) to discuss if the Broncos are the worst team in the NFL, whether or not Russell Wilson can be fixed, Melvin Gordon joining a division rival, and Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.

You can listen to episode 66 below:

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Next week, Ryan and I will return with a new pod to break down what happened in the Ravens game and then look ahead to an AFC West showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14.

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Here’s what Chiefs HC Andy Reid expects of RB Melvin Gordon, DT Brandon Williams

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid spoke on the additions of RB Melvin Gordon and DT Brandon Williams to the team’s practice squad.

The Kansas City Chiefs beefed up their depth with some recent additions to the practice squad.

The team added veteran RB Melvin Gordon and veteran DT Brandon Williams. Both players have appeared in over 100 career NFL games and bring tons of experience to the roster.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Chiefs HC Andy Reid spoke on the addition of both players. He began with Gordon, laying out some expectations for what’s to come moving forward.

“We’ll just see,” Reid said. “That’s kind of the way we explained it to him (Melvin Gordon). We’ll see where this thing goes and where he’s at and where the running back situation goes but he sure has been a heck of a player in the league. I mean one thing we do know is we know him — whether he’s with the Chargers or with Denver — so we know what kind of player he is and so you know maybe there’s a time where he can help us too. But we take all kinds.”

It doesn’t seem like there’s any promise of Gordon being added to the 53-man roster immediately. With Clyde Edwards-Helaire on injured reserve and Jerick McKinnon dealing with a hamstring injury, things are rather fluid at the position. How quickly Gordon is able to pick up the playbook and blocking scheme will likely come into play here too.

As for Williams, it seems like there are expectations that he should be able to contribute, potentially in short order. One member of the coaching staff also played a big part in his joining the team.

“I’d tell you (we’re getting) a good player,” Reid said of Williams. “He and Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen (have) history, so Joe speaks very highly of him and still thinks he can contribute. So, he’s been doing it a long time, but we welcome that. He’s a great kid and good football player.”

Cullen coached Williams from 2016-2020 when the two were with the Baltimore Ravens. He managed to coach Williams to his lone Pro Bowl season in 2018.

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Ex-Broncos RB Melvin Gordon signs with division rival Chiefs

Melvin Gordon is now set to play against the Broncos twice later this season.

Former Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon is signing with an AFC West rival after being cut by Denver last week.

Gordon, 29, was waived by the Broncos last Monday one day after his fifth fumble of the season. He is now signing with the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad, NFL Network first reported Monday (via Chiefs Wire).

KC has witnessed Gordon’s production firsthand — in 11 career games against the Chiefs, Gordon has totaled 1,133 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns. The veteran running back has spent his entire career in the AFC West — before signing with Denver in 2020, Gordon spent the first five years of his career with the Chargers.

Gordon will begin on the practice squad in Kansas City but he is expected to eventually get promoted to the 53-man roster after getting up to speed. He will join a crowded Chiefs backfield that already features Isiah Pacheco, Jerick McKinnon, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Ronald Jones.

In Denver, the Broncos have moved forward with Latavius Murray as their new workhorse running back. Marlon Mack is currently serving as the team’s No. 2 running back and Mike Boone is eligible to return from injured reserve this week.

Gordon will get two opportunities two play against Denver later this season — on the road in Week 14 and at home in Kansas City in Week 17.

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Chiefs to sign RB Melvin Gordon to the practice squad

The #Chiefs and former #Broncos RB Melvin Gordon have agreed to a practice squad deal.

The Kansas City Chiefs are adding more depth to their running back room for the postseason run.

As first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Chiefs are signing veteran RB Melvin Gordon to their practice squad. Gordon was released by the Denver Broncos last week after ten games and making six starts for the Chiefs’ AFC West rival.

A former first-round draft pick out of Wisconsin in 2015, the veteran running back spent his first five seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. He signed with Denver in 2020 but struggled recently with fumble issues, putting five on the ground this season before his release. Gordon earned two Pro Bowl selections during his career in 2016 and 2018. As a dual threat, he’s accumulated 6,462 rushing yards and 2,467 receiving yards on 309 career receptions.

The 29-year-old half-back has similar playing style traits as injured Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, helping his transition into the system. Gordon has only played for teams in the AFC West, so he’s familiar with the schedule and could be a vital piece of elevated to the main roster. The Chiefs are scheduled to meet the Broncos twice this season in Weeks 14 and 17.

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5 things to watch for when Broncos play Panthers

Here are five things to watch for when the Broncos face the Panthers in Week 12.

Fresh off back-to-back losses to the Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders, the Denver Broncos look to put one more in the win column on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Here are five things to watch for in Week 12.

Latavius Murray ready to lead Broncos’ backfield

The Broncos are now set to lean on Latavius Murray after cutting Melvin Gordon.

After parting ways with Melvin Gordon earlier this week, the Denver Broncos are now set to turn the backfield over to Latavius Murray.

Murray said he felt bad for Gordon when the running back was cut, but he also knows he has an opportunity to earn more carries now.

“I need to take advantage [of that],” Murray said Tuesday.

Murray is now poised to serve as Denver’s workhorse back with Marlon Mack rotating in behind him. The increased workload won’t change how Murray prepares each week.

“[I] just [have to] continue to go out there and play well, honestly,” Murrsay said. “Whether the carries are up or not, when you’re in there, you have to produce. For me, I need to make sure my preparation is what it has been and where it needs to be and make sure I go out there and play well.”

Murray has rushed 63 times for 209 yards and three touchdowns through his first five games with the Broncos.

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