NFL Rumors: Broncos RB Melvin Gordon Ruled Out vs. Patriots With Illness


Broncos running back Melvin Gordon reportedly has been diagnosed with strep throat.

The Broncos will head to New England this weekend without running back Melvin Gordon.

Denver listed Gordon as questionable on Friday, but now he has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots with an illness, according to NFL Network's Michael Giardi.

9News' Mike Klis first reported the news that Gordon has been diagnosed with strep throat, prompting the team to keep him home while he's contagious.

Gordon's illness comes amid a turbulent week that included him being charged with a DUI in Denver on Tuesday night.

Despite losing Gordon, the Broncos received the good news that running back Phillip Lindsay can be reactivated from injured reserve. Lindsay had been out since Week 1 after suffering a toe injury against the Titans.

Check out the latest news and rumors around the NFL:

  • The Patriots reopened their facility on Saturday after placing center James Ferentz on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. (Field Yates, ESPN)
  • Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. tested negative for COVID-19 again on Saturday, clearing him to play in Sunday's game vs. the Steelers. Cleveland sent him home on Thursday with an illness. (Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com)
  • The Jaguars shut down their facility on Saturday after a member of their practice squad tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday night. The team still plans to host the Lions on Sunday. (Team announcement)