Melvin Gordon III Fantasy

Two-time Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon III is expected to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad, according to a source. Gordon was released by the Denver Broncos last week, but he should be active soon and will give the Chiefs another weapon for the stretch run with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) on Injured Reserve. Gordon is no longer in his prime and has fumbling issues (five fumbles in 10 games this year), but he could be a weapon for the Chiefs' high-octane offense alongside rookie Isiah Pacheco and pass-catching back Jerick McKinnon to close out the 2022 season. The 29-year-old had 90 carries for 318 yards (3.5 yards per carry) and two touchdowns while adding 25 receptions on 32 targets for 223 yards in his 10 games with the Broncos this year. He'll be a waiver-wire stash in deeper leagues.

Nov. 28th • 6:38 PM

Free agent running back Melvin Gordon III has generated interest from a "wide variety" of teams on the open market, according to Mike Klis of 9News. Cut loose by the Denver Broncos earlier this week, Gordon showed that he was a capable runner in 2022. However, he struggled to protect the football, coughing up five fumbles through 10 games. Although his exact role is dependent on where he signs, Gordon projects as a backup and should be benched in most leagues, if not dropped altogether.

Nov. 24th • 9:04 PM

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III has been waived by the team just a day after fumbling for the fifth time this season. This is somewhat of a surprise since newly acquired running back Chase Edmonds suffered an ankle injury in the Broncos' Week 11 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. That said, this will be Latavius Murray's backfield moving forward, with Marlon Mack and Devine Ozigbo likely having somewhat of a role. For now, Gordon's fantasy managers should wait to see if he is claimed off waivers or signed as a free agent before deciding whether or not to drop him from rosters.

Nov. 21st • 1:55 PM