RB Melvin Gordon Returns to Broncos on a 1-Year Deal

Melvin Gordon with the Chargers in 2018
Melvin Gordon with the Chargers in 2018. Photo by Charles Baus/CSM/Shutterstock (10014708ai)

The Denver Broncos will have a new quarterback for the 2022 NFL season, but their backfield will remain largely intact. Veteran running back Melvin Gordon agreed to return to the Broncos for another season after inking a one-year deal on Wednesday.

The Broncos confirmed the news on their social media but didn’t disclose the deal’s financial terms. According to reports, Gordon’s deal could be worth up to $5 million, although a significant chunk of that money is tied to incentives.

Gordon signed with the Broncos on a two-year, $16 million contract ahead of the 2020 season. He played a total of 31 games in the past two years, rushing for a total of 1,904 yards and 17 touchdowns. The 29-year-old player was Denver’s leading rusher in both seasons while adding 60 catches for 371 yards and three TDs as well.

Despite his solid performance in Broncos’ jersey, it seemed like Denver is unlikely to entertain the possibility of bringing back Gordon for 2022. The organization has their back of the future in last year’s second-round pick Javonte Williams and wanted to give him a more prominent role moving forward. However, the lack of depth behind Williams and weak RB class in this year’s draft caused them to circle back to Gordon, who was happy to get on board after lukewarm interest in free agency.

Melvin Gordon was the first-round pick for the LA Chargers in 2015. He made Pro Bowls in 2016 and 2018 and rushed for 10 touchdowns twice while with the franchise.

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