3 roster moves that backfired on the Denver Broncos in 2022

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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 06: Melvin Gordon III #25 of the Denver Broncos warms up against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High on October 6, 2022 in Denver, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /

3 roster moves that backfired on the Denver Broncos

Handing Melvin Gordon a roster spot in 2022

Melvin Gordon’s tenure in Denver was marred by ridiculous, middle-school football-type fumbles that ended up costing Denver dearly. Somehow, he was essentially given a roster spot in 2022 and continued his fumbling mess.

Not only was it ineffective on the ground, averaging less than four yards per carry, but his five fumbles on just 90 carries were almost storybook to witness.

Fumbles against the Raiders and Seahawks greatly altered the outcome of the game, and his fumbles in prior years with the team should have been enough to not re-sign him for 2022.

Finally, after 10 games in 2022, the team released Gordon. It was long overdue, but it happened, and it should have. Latavius Murray then came in and took over the RB1 duties. On a happier note, Murray was fantastic for the Broncos, taking care of the rock and putting quality football on film, even though he’s a 30-plus-year-old running back.

I think the Broncos found their RB2 in Latavius Murray for the 2023 season. He played well enough for the team to re-sign him. While Javonte Williams continues to rehab from his torn ACL, Murray can have a significant role in the run game.

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