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DUI charges against Broncos RB Melvin Gordon dismissed

DUI charges against Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon related to an October arrest was dropped on Wednesday.

According to Mike Klis of KUSA, Gordon pleaded guilty to reckless driving for excessive speeding, not DUI.

The two-time Pro Bowler failed field sobriety tests and was arrested on Oct. 13 for driving 25-39 miles per hour over the speed limit. Gordon was held out of one practice by head coach Vic Fangio but returned to the team for the remainder of the 2020 campaign. 

The 27-year-old signed with the Broncos after five seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. He ran for 986 yards and nine touchdowns in his first season with the franchise. 

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