The Denver Broncos signed running back Melvin Gordon to a one-year $2.5 million contract earlier this spring after his two-year, $16 million contract with the Broncos expired.
While the former Charger had received a mixed welcome from Broncos’ fans when then-GM John Elway signed the two-time Pro Bowler - largely due to his big contract as well as taking some spotlight from hometown favorite Phillip Lindsay - he’s won over many Broncos fans with his 4.5/yards per carry average the past two seasons.
Plus, although Gordon has been great in third-down, short-yardage situations for the Broncos, he’s usually good for at least a couple bursts that go 30+ yards too.