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Sep 12, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) is stopped shy of the goal line on a fourth down play against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 12, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) is stopped shy of the goal line on a fourth down play against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Veteran running back Melvin Gordon is currently in his eighth season in the NFL, which is not going well for him. Last week, the Denver Broncos released him from his contract after a series of fumbles by the 29-year-old RB.
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According to the latest reports, Gordon has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad and will soon be an active player for the Chiefs. Notably, most teams are looking to increase the strength of their squad before the playoffs. However, many NFL fans, particularly the Chiefs fans, are not happy with this signing.
NFL world reacts to Melvin Gordon reportedly signing with the Chiefs
Earlier NFL insider Tom Pelissero posted the news on his official Twitter handle about the Chiefs acquiring Melvin Gordon. After seeing the news, many fans showed mixed feelings, as one fan took a dig at the Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes for getting plenty of help.
How many weapons does MAFRAUD need
— Kyle Treats 🦬 (@KyleTreats) November 28, 2022
One fan feels this was a good move for Gordan, as he is ring-chasing at the moment.
Gordon wants a ring. Can’t blame him.
— ChiefsJayhawksRoyals (@CJR16255) November 28, 2022
One Twitter user talks about his fumbling record and wants the Chiefs to cut him off.
Huh? Really? Doesn’t make much sense to me. I’d cut him the first time he fumbles.
— Randy Elenberger (@RandyElenberger) November 28, 2022
A Chiefs fan could not believe the signing and talked about his fumbling record as well.
NOOOOOOOOOO
why did we have to sign him. he will fumble the ball at the worst possible time.
guess D-Rop/Sorenson/Niemann is gone, but we now got Gordon at that slot..
— Avik Khan (@BDChiefsFan) November 28, 2022
One fan mocks the NFL front office for getting another help for Patrick Mahomes.
The Chiefs front office doesn’t stop trying to get Mahomes weapons. EDC needs to take some notes.
Instead they got him [Lamar Jackson] Desean Jackson.
— 🥷🏿 | Sean Payton Save The Ravens (@RunLamarRun) November 28, 2022
Meanwhile, one Broncos fan felt relieved and called Gordon a fumble machine.
😁 Haha, as a Broncos fan, I say great! Gordon is one of the worst players available, as the chiefs will soon realize. He's a fumble machine, who never owns up to his mistakes and blames everyone else. He's a weapon alright, one that backfires!
— Brool420 (@Brool4201) November 29, 2022
One fan hilariously predicted the future of Gordon.
When he gets waived by the chiefs, hes gonna sign with the Raiders to complete his AFC West Tour
— Brett Veach is Mid (@NFLFAN41) November 28, 2022
One fan gave a firm warning to Gordon about getting another opportunity in a top team.
Please don’t fumble this opportunity
— Dark Skinned Patrick Mahomes (@mroliverkc) November 28, 2022
Another fan talked about his past teams and joked about him going to all the AFC teams.
Bro going to all afc west teams
— Alex (@alex21_0) November 28, 2022
One particular Twitter user wants the Chiefs to put him in a necessary position. If he fumbles, it would be really ironic for the Chiefs.
I hope the chiefs put him in when a necessary score is needed and he fumbles. That would be irony at it’s finest. Signing and fumble prone player to help you down the stretch only to have it back fire w/ the exact reason he was cut from his previous team.
— Dario (@83WasAGoodYear) November 29, 2022
Another Chiefs fan reminded everyone of Gordon’s fumble history from the last season.
He literally fumbled the game away for the Broncos against us last season. Makes no sense man
— C B (@BankzyNFFC) November 28, 2022
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It is worth noting that Gordon already made 5 fumbles this season for the Broncos. His last fumble came against the Raiders, which was the last nail in the coffin for Gordon, as the Denver team decided to release him. Apart from the fumbles, he played 10 games this season for the Broncos and rushed 318 yards, and caught 25 passes.
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Now the Chiefs have added him to their squad, which did not go down well with the fans. It will be interesting to see how coach Reid and others use him during the playoffs.
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