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Broncos Running Back Melvin Gordon III Cited For DUI
Oct 14, 2020, 4:37 PM
Melvin Gordon #25 of the Denver Broncos runs for a touchdown against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 01, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III has been cited by Denver police for driving under the influence and speeding.
The Broncos say they’re considering adding their own punishment to anything the NFL hands down.
STATEMENT FROM THE BRONCOS:
“We are aware of the situation involving Melvin Gordon. Our organization has been in communication with him and is in the process of gathering more details.”
Gordon was charged with DUI Tuesday night in Denver.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) October 14, 2020
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Police records show Gordon was speeding when he was pulled over in downtown Denver.
Gordon joined the team last offseason when he signed a two-year free agent contract worth $16 million.
The Broncos didn’t play last weekend because of several coronavirus cases on the Patriots’ roster.
