Report: Broncos are nearing a deal to re-sign running back Melvin Gordon

In line with Jordan Schultz, veteran working again Melvin Gordon is nearing a deal to re-sign with the Denver Broncos. Later, NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport confirmed that report and acknowledged that the Broncos and Gordon have agreed to a one-year deal value as much as $5 million {dollars}.

Gordon, who simply turned 29-years previous this month is coming off two very productive seasons for the Broncos the place he mixed for a complete of 20 touchdowns and 1,904 yards speeding. He’ll now pair with 2021 second-round choose Javonte Williams to provide the Broncos a proficient backfield.

I’d count on Javonte Williams to be the 1A of this backfield whereas Gordon would be the one spelling him at occasions all through the sport. The Broncos had been missing a real 1B on the roster and re-signing Gordon offers them that.

It additionally opens up the draft a bit for the Broncos. I assumed that they would choose a working again with certainly one of their high 100 choices to pair with Javonte Williams. They introduced a complete of 4 backs in throughout the top-30 visits, however ultimately, they determined to re-sign the veteran Gordon.

This re-signing obtained the seal of approval from Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson who was teammates with Gordon for one 12 months whereas at Wisconsin. Each side talked about how they wish to see a reunion on the Broncos and now they will formally try this.

When you’ve gotten a quarterback like Russell Wilson, you’ll be able to by no means have sufficient playmakers surrounding him. Gordon, who arguably has been the Broncos’ greatest offensive participant these previous two seasons offers him one other playmaker out of the backfield, a strong receiver, and somebody who can defend him within the backfield as nicely.

With the draft simply hours away now, the Broncos make a strong transfer to enhance their offense and eradicating an enormous remaining draft want. Now, Common Supervisor George Paton enters the draft with none main evident wants and may function freely with out “reaching” for a necessity and drafting one of the best participant obtainable at a place of want.