Denver Broncos working again Melvin Gordon received’t play within the group’s Week 6 recreation towards the New England Patriots, nevertheless it isn’t as a result of his DUI earlier this week.

Gordon didn’t journey to New England with the Broncos as a result of an sickness, in keeping with Mike Klis of Denver’s 9News.

Gordon was cited late Tuesday evening for driving below the affect. He was not current on the Broncos’ follow Wednesday, however returned and practiced in full Thursday. Gordon’s presence at follow Thursday prompt he would play in Sunday’s recreation, however Gordon got here down with an sickness, inflicting him to overlook Friday’s follow.

Broncos head coach Vic Fangio mentioned Friday the group would wait till Saturday to decide on Gordon. The Broncos determined it was greatest for Gordon to remain behind whereas the remainder of the group made the journey to New England.

Broncos don’t assume Melvin Gordon is coping with COVID-19

The Broncos mentioned Friday the group doesn’t imagine Gordon’s sickness is said to COVID-19. On Saturday, nevertheless, the group introduced working backs coach Curtis Modkins examined optimistic for coronavirus. That will have performed into the group’s resolution to maintain Gordon from touring Saturday.

With Gordon out, the Broncos will depend on Phillip Lindsay to deal with the vast majority of carries towards the Patriots. Lindsay performed in only one recreation this season as a result of a foot harm, however was capable of follow in full all week, and needs to be close to 100 p.c when he takes the sphere Sunday.

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