Broncos' Melvin Gordon admits he's 'struggling' with Denver altitude

Melvin Gordon will be splitting time with Phillip Lindsay at running back for the Denver Broncos this season, but the former Charger admitted there are a few adjustments he needs to make in order for that to happen.

The 27-year-old revealed he's struggling with the thin air in Denver, which isn't necessarily a surprise as many players have the same issue when playing games at Empower Field. 

“I’m struggling a little bit; I’m struggling up here little bit with the altitude,” Gordon said, via Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com. “What I keep hearing is when we play other places, we won’t even get tired, so I’m looking forward to that. . . . Right now it’s tough, trying to finish downfield, and things like that. It’s real dry, I’m trying to drink water every second, lips is dry. That’s the biggest adjustment, working all offseason and coming here and still feeling like you’re not in shape because of the altitude.”

Gordon is in his first training camp with the Broncos after signing a two-year, $16 million deal with Denver.

The two-time Pro Bowler more than likely will be used to the Denver altitude by the time the regular season kicks off in the coming weeks.

Gordon was added to provide Vic Fangio's squad with a little more flexibility out of the backfield. 

Last season with Los Angeles, Gordon rushed for 612 yards and eight touchdowns while adding 296 yards and one touchdown receiving.