The offseason was rough for running backs wanting to get paid. Not just productive players demanding a better contract, but the actual stars of their respective offense couldnāt get multi-year extensions as they were expecting.
Saquon Barkley was the center of the Giantsā offense in a bounce back season. However, he was franchise tagged by the team because they couldnāt reach an agreement. In the end, he stayed with a one-season deal.
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Josh Jacobs was in the same situation with the Raiders, before agreeing to an improved salary for next season. Other accomplished players like Ezekiel Elliott didnāt have it easy to find a new team, as he signed with the Patriots.
The Ravens Release Melvin Gordon
There were some surprising moves on roster-cut day, with good players becoming available because teams have to reduce their depth charts to 53. One of those players that hit the open market was Melvin Gordon.
The Ravens are a running team that have had problems with health at the position in the past, but Gordonās performance in the preseason was not impactful enough for them to keep the veteran back with them.
Gordon being released was a bit unexpected mostly because he was signed not too long ago. Despite he was a two-time Pro Bowl player when he was at the Chargers, his current performance didnāt give him a roster spot this time.
How Old Is Melvin Gordon?
Melvin Gordon is 30 years old.
