Is Melvin Gordon set to hand in a trade request? Broncos RB ignites speculation after passive-aggressive activity on Twitter

It seems like Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon isn't currently pleased with being with the team. Following the team's 19-16 overtime loss to their division rival, the Los Angeles Chargers, on Monday night, Gordon took to Twitter.

During the loss, Gordon only got three total touches that went for eight yards. Due to the lack of game time, Gordon liked a series of Tweets after the game that suggested he doesn't want to be with Denver anymore.

He liked Tweets that said to trade Gordon for Cam Akers, and a Tweet that said he needs to request a trade right now.

Backup running back Latavius Murray received the heavy work in the backfield for the Broncos on Monday night. He had 15 carries for 66 yards and a reception in the game. Third-string running back Mike Boone even saw some action as he had a carry in the game and a catch on four targets.

On March 26, 2020, Gordon signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Denver Broncos after spending the first five seasons of his career with the Chargers.

In the two full seasons he played with Denver, Gordon has been very productive. In 2020, he rushed for 986 yards and nine rushing touchdowns, recording 158 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Last season, he shared the backfield with Javonte Williams and put up 918 rushing yards, nine touchdowns, 213 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.

It's very questionable why the Broncos are limiting his touches, especially with Williams done for the season.

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Melvin Gordon spoke to the media about his lack of touches in the Chargers loss

Melvin Gordon in Indianapolis Colts v Denver Broncos

Following Monday night's loss, Melvin Gordon spoke to the media and thought he could have made a difference in the game if he played. However, the Broncos thought otherwise.

Gordon said:

"Kinda just waiting for my number to get called so I can go out there and help my teammates. It was a close game. I felt like I could've helped make a difference but apparently not."

The trade deadline is less than two weeks away as it ends on November 1st, and Melvin Gordon is a name to watch out for that can be traded.

In his career, Gordon has rushed for 6,345 yards and 54 touchdowns, while recording 2,342 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.

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