ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Melvin Gordon III is headed back to Denver. The Broncos signed the two-time Pro Bowl running back to a one-year deal, the team announced Wednesday.
Is Melvin Gordon under contract?
After spending the first five years of his career with the Chargers, Gordon signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Broncos in 2020.
How much are the Broncos paying Melvin Gordon?
According to multiple media outlets, Denver re-signed the veteran running back Tuesday evening. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Gordon received a one-year deal worth up to $5 million via undisclosed (likely rep-based) incentives. The Broncos took to Twitter to officially confirm the move.
How much is Melvin Gordon making this year?
The deal is expected to have a base salary in the $2 million to $3 million range with Gordon having the chance to double that if he reaches incentives. Gordon, 29, played his first five seasons with the Chargers before signing a two-year, $16 million contract with the Broncos prior to the 2020 season.
Where did Melvin Gordon go?
Gordon agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million with the Broncos on Tuesday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports. The 29-year-old will return to Denver for another year after rushing for 918 yards and eight touchdowns in 16 games last season. He also caught 28 passes for 213 yards and two more scores.
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— Melvin Gordon III is headed back to Denver. The Broncos signed the two-time Pro Bowl running back to a one-year deal, the team announced Wednesday. Gordon, who spent the last two seasons with the Broncos, made the Pro Bowl with the Chargers in 2016 and 2018 and has rushed for more than 6,100 yards in his career.
What NFL team drafted Melvin Gordon?
Draft: San Diego Chargers in the 1st round (15th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Is Melvin Gordon free agent?
Gordon is just a few years removed from having enough performance-based leverage to demand a pay raise (or trade) from the Chargers, who ultimately let him walk in free agency following a 2019 season that began with a holdout.
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