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Willis McGahee | Running Back

Team: Denver Broncos
Age / DOB:  (31) / 10/21/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 235
College: Miami (FL)
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Willis McGahee was a no-show for the start of Broncos OTAs Monday.
It's notable since McGahee is healthy after last year's torn MCL and broken leg. He was the lone non-injured Broncos veteran to skip out. McGahee's absence from the "voluntary" sessions could suggest he doesn't view himself as long for Denver. McGahee's advancing age and $2.5 million salary make him a strong release candidate after the Broncos drafted Montee Ball. For what it's worth, McGahee's agent insists there's "no message" behind his absence. May 20 - 12:00 PM
Source: Mike Klis on Twitter

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Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Team president John Elway said Willis McGahee is "our big back right now."

Elway seemed to be suggesting that McGahee and his $2.5M non-guaranteed salary won't be released after the draft. We'll see. McGahee will turn 32 in October and is coming off a torn MCL/broken leg. The Broncos are widely expected to select a running back with one of their first three draft picks.
Source: Denver Post
Apr 23 - 8:54 AM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

The Denver Post expects the Broncos to draft a running back in the first three rounds.

The Post even suggests they could take one with the 28th overall pick. (It'd presumably be Alabama's Eddie Lacy.) Regardless, the writing is on the wall for Willis McGahee in Denver. Owed a $2.5 million non-guaranteed base salary, 31-year-old McGahee figures to be released before or just after April's draft.
Source: Denver Post
Mar 14 - 11:11 PM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Team president John Elway says the Broncos are "still evaluating" Willis McGahee as he recovers from knee surgery and a broken leg.

The fact that Elway passed on a full endorsement of McGahee's future certainly suggests his 2013 roster spot isn't assured. McGahee is due an affordable $2.5 million, but is going on 32 and coming off a season where he appeared in just nine games. McGahee's future could be tied to what the Broncos find in free agency, as they're unlikely to pair raw sophomore Ronnie Hillman with a rookie.
Source: Terry McCormick on Twitter
Feb 22 - 11:04 AM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

ESPN.com's Bill Williamson expects the Broncos to add another option in the backfield.

"I could see Denver taking a running back in the draft opposed to free agency," Williamson writes. Both Willis McGahee and Knowshon Moreno are coming off knee surgeries, and Ronnie Hillman was a rookie who struggled in pass protection. Hillman's role is expected to expand, but both McGahee and Moreno have been mentioned as candidates for release.
Related: Knowshon Moreno, Ronnie Hillman
Source: ESPN.com
Feb 21 - 4:27 PM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

The Denver Post believes Willis McGahee's roster spot is "vulnerable."

Beat writer Mike Klis doesn't believe McGahee is as good as gone, but that his $2.5 million salary has him on thin ice after a broken leg cost him seven games last season. McGahee has aged well, but running backs tend to go off the cliff with little warning. Still a better runner than Knowshon Moreno and a vastly superior pass protector to Ronnie Hillman, McGahee should be safe unless the Broncos get a good deal on a veteran back in free agency.
Source: Denver Post
Feb 19 - 3:29 PM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Willis McGahee (knee) was expected to play in the AFC Championship Game if the Broncos had beaten the Ravens Saturday.

Through the first 10 games of the season, McGahee was on pace to rush 267 times for 1,169 yards and score six touchdowns. Then he sustained a compression fracture and torn MCL in his right knee against the Chargers on Nov. 18. Owed just $2.5 million in 2013, McGahee is a good bet to enter 2013 training camp as the starter. He is a superior runner to Knowshon Moreno.
Source: Denver Post
Jan 15 - 8:39 AM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Coach John Fox confirmed that Willis McGahee (knee, injured reserve/designated for return) is on schedule for a potential return for the AFC championship game next week.

McGahee has looked good in his return to practice this week. He hasn't played since Week 11, so he'll still be rounding into football shape next week if the Broncos get past the Ravens. We would still expect Knowshon Moreno to the primary ball carrier in the championship round, though that could change if the Broncos make it to the Super Bowl.
Related: Knowshon Moreno
Source: Denver Post
Jan 11 - 9:39 AM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Coach John Fox was encouraged by Willis McGahee's (knee, injured reserve/designated for return) return to practice, adding that the tailback "had a good first day."

"He's worked very hard," Fox said. "'Greek,' his staff and Willis have worked very hard to get him back." McGahee is not eligible for game action until the conference championship. If the Broncos get past the Ravens, they're not expected to make a determination on McGahee's status for the Pats-Texans winner until late next week.
Related: Knowshon Moreno
Source: denverbroncos.com
Jan 8 - 7:45 PM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Willis McGahee (knee, injured reserve/designated for return) returned to practice Tuesday on the first day he was eligible.

McGahee was wearing a black jersey while the rest of the team was in orange. He's not eligible to return from I.R. until the AFC Championship game. McGahee conceded Monday that his knee is not ready for game action anyway. As well as Knowshon Moreno played down the stretch of the regular season, McGahee would likely return to a minor role if Denver makes it to the Super Bowl. The Broncos also got LT Ryan Clady (undisclosed) back at practice Tuesday.
Related: Knowshon Moreno
Source: USA Today
Jan 8 - 1:25 PM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Willis McGahee (knee, injured reserve/designated for return) conceded Monday that he couldn't play in a game if one were tomorrow.

"If we played a game tomorrow, no I couldn't go," said McGahee, who is eligible to play if the Broncos make the AFC Championship Game. McGahee tore his MCL and suffered a crack in his leg on November 18. He can resume practicing on Tuesday, but it's beginning to sound like a long shot that McGahee will make any meaningful impact before the Super Bowl, at the soonest.
Source: Associated Press
Jan 7 - 3:48 PM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Willis McGahee (torn MCL, I.R./designated for return) is eligible to resume practicing next week.

A forgotten man in Denver with Knowshon Moreno effectively shouldering the running back load, McGahee has been sidelined since November 18 and is now six months removed from the knee injury, in addition to a broken leg. "All indications are [McGahee's rehab] is on schedule and he's getting better every day," coach John Fox said Friday. "He won't be ready here anytime real soon but we'll evaluate that as we get going and finish up the regular season." McGahee is eligible to resume playing in games if Denver makes the AFC Championship.
Source: USA Today
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 04:27:00 PM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Broncos placed Willis McGahee (knee, leg) on injured reserve with a designation to return.

McGahee is now targeting a potential AFC Championship Game for his return. He has a torn MCL and a broken leg, injuries that aren't expected to require surgery but will keep him completely off his feet for at least a month. It ends an eye-opening regular-season campaign for McGahee, who averaged 95.2 total yards per game and ripped off 4.37 yards per carry in his age-31 season. Due just $2.5 million in 2013, he's likely to be back in 2013 as the Broncos' starter. They'll play out the rest of the regular season with Ronnie Hillman, Lance Ball and Knowshon Moreno manning the backfield.
Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 11:25:00 AM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Willis McGahee (knee) will be on crutches for about a month.

McGahee isn't going under the knife to repair his torn MCL or broken leg, but his injury is still serious. Even if he ditches the crutches in three weeks, he'll still need a bunch of time to strengthen the leg and get back in game shape. There's no need for fantasy owners to tie up a bench spot with McGahee.
Source: ESPN.com
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 08:24:00 AM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Willis McGahee (torn MCL, broken leg) is reportedly holding out hope that he might return in 4-6 weeks.

With a Week 16 return his absolute best-case scenario, McGahee is still worth dropping in fantasy leagues. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, McGahee has been told not to put any weight on his leg and will not need surgery. McGahee hopes rest and rehab will get him back to 100 percent. Unable to condition with a torn knee ligament and fracture in his leg, McGahee will be out of shape when he does return. He can be safely sent to the fantasy waiver wire.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 03:49:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Peyton Manning
2Brock Osweiler
3Zac Dysert
4Ryan Katz
RB1Montee Ball
2Ronnie Hillman
3Knowshon Moreno
4Willis McGahee
5Lance Ball
GLB1Montee Ball
2Willis McGahee
3RB1Montee Ball
2Knowshon Moreno
FB1Jacob Hester
WR11Demaryius Thomas
2Tavarres King
3Andre Caldwell
4Gerell Robinson
5Quincy McDuffie
WR21Eric Decker
2Wes Welker
3Trindon Holliday
4Greg Orton
5Kemonte' Bateman
WR31Wes Welker
TE1Joel Dreessen
2Jacob Tamme
3Virgil Green
4Julius Thomas
5Lucas Reed
K1Matt Prater