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Denver Broncos
Willis McGahee
current status:
Off season
#23 RB |
6'0", 235 lbs.
| Denver
Birth Date:October 21, 1981 (31 years old)
Place of Birth:Miami, FL
Hometown:Miami, FL
College:Miami (Fla.)
Experience:9 years
Drafted:Drafted by Buffalo in 2003 (1/23).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2011.
Drafted:Drafted by Buffalo in 2003 (1/23).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2011.
Season Stats
| Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fum | |||||||||
| G | GS | Rush | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Rec | Yds | Lg | TD | Fum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10 | 9 | 167 | 731 | 4.4 | 31 | 4 | 26 | 221 | 31 | 0 | 5 |
Scouting Report
| Assets: | Good size-speed combination. Can burst through the hole and break some tackles. Sets up his blocks on sweeps and has good instincts. Catches the ball well. Can be explosive. |
| Flaws: | Never recovered the pure speed he had before tearing his knees up in college. Has not proven to be very durable as an every-down back as his career has progressed. |
| Career Potential: | Adequate but inconsistent running back. |
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
| NFL | Named to play in Pro Bowl | 2011 (injury replacement), 2007 (injury replacement) |
Movements & Injuries
| 2012 | |
|---|---|
| 11/21/2012 | Knee injury, injured reserve/designated for return list. |
| 2011 | |
| 10/28/2011 | Hand injury, out. |
| 7/31/2011 | Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Denver Broncos to a four-year contract. |
| 7/28/2011 | Released by the Baltimore Ravens. |
| 2007 | |
| 12/28/2007 | Chest injury, out. |
| 3/09/2007 | Re-signed by the Baltimore Ravens to a seven-year contract extension. |
| 3/08/2007 | Acquired from the Buffalo Bills. |
| 2006 | |
| 11/08/2006 | Rib injury, out. |
| 2003 | |
| 11/05/2003 | Activated from the reserve/non-football injury list. |
| 8/26/2003 | Placed on the reserve/non-football injury list. |
| 8/12/2003 | Signed by the Buffalo Bills to a five-year contract. |
Career Transactions
| 2011 | |
| 7/31/2011 | Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Denver Broncos. |
| 2007 | |
| 3/08/2007 | Buffalo Bills traded Willis McGahee to the Baltimore Ravens for a 3rd-round and 7th-round draft pick in 2007 and a 3rd-round pick in 2008. |
| 2003 | |
| 4/26/2003 | Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 1st round (23rd overall) in 2003. |
Player News
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Willis McGahee skipping Broncos OTAs | 05/20/2013 12:00 PM
News
Willis McGahee isn't attending Broncos OTAs.
Mike Klis on Twitter
Impact
It's notable since McGahee is healthy after suffering a torn MCL and broken leg last season. McGahee's absence from the "voluntary" sessions could suggest he doesn't view himself as long for the Broncos. McGahee's advancing age and $2.5 million salary makes him a strong candidate for release after the Broncos drafted Montee Ball. For what it's worth, McGahee's agent insists there's "no message" behind his absence. |
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Elway: McGahee is our big back right now | 04/23/2013 8:54 AM
News
Team president John Elway said Willis McGahee is "our big back right now."
Denver Post
Impact
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. |
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Broncos expected to use high pick on RB | 03/14/2013 11:11 PM
News
The Denver Post expects the Broncos to draft a running back in the first three rounds.
Denver Post
Impact
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. |
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Broncos 'still evaluating' Willis McGahee | 02/22/2013 12:04 PM
News
Team president John Elways says the Broncos are "still evaluating" Willis McGahee as he recovers from knee surgery and a broken leg.
Terry McCormick on Twitter
Impact
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. |
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Broncos likely to add a running back | 02/21/2013 5:27 PM
News
ESPN.com's Bill Williamson expects the Broncos to add another option in the backfield.
ESPN.com
Impact
"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. |
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Willis McGahee's roster spot 'vulnerable'? | 02/19/2013 4:29 PM
News
The Denver Post believes Willis McGahee's roster spot is "vulnerable."
Denver Post
Impact
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. |
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Willis McGahee could have played Sunday | 01/15/2013 9:39 AM
News
Willis McGahee (knee) was expected to play in the AFC Championship Game if the Broncos had beaten the Ravens Saturday.
Denver Post
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McGahee on schedule for game action next week | 01/11/2013 10:39 AM
News
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.
Denver Post
Impact
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. |
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Willis McGahee returns to practice Tuesday | 01/08/2013 2:25 PM
News
Willis McGahee (knee, injured reserve/designated for return) returned to practice Tuesday on the first day he was eligible.
Mike Klis on Twitter
Impact
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. |
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McGahee doesn't sound close to playing | 01/07/2013 4:48 PM
News
Willis McGahee (knee, injured reserve/designated for return) conceded Monday that he couldn't play in a game if one were tomorrow.
Associated Press
Impact
"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. |
Game Log
| Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fum | |||||||||||||
| Date | Week | Team | Opp | G | GS | Rush | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Rec | Yds | Lg | TD | Fum | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2013 | 19 | Den | Bal | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Knee |
| 1/05/2013 | 18 | Den | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Knee |
| 12/30/2012 | 17 | Den | KC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Knee |
| 12/23/2012 | 16 | Den | Cle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Knee |
| 12/16/2012 | 15 | Den | Bal | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Knee |
| 12/06/2012 | 14 | Den | Oak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Knee |
| 12/02/2012 | 13 | Den | TB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Knee |
| 11/25/2012 | 12 | Den | KC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Knee |
| 11/18/2012 | 11 | Den | SD | 1 | 1 | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 0 | - | - |
| 11/11/2012 | 10 | Den | Car | 1 | 1 | 14 | 56 | 4.0 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 10 | 0 | - | - |
| 11/04/2012 | 9 | Den | Cin | 1 | 1 | 23 | 66 | 2.9 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | - | - |
| 10/28/2012 | 8 | Den | NO | 1 | 1 | 23 | 122 | 5.3 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 19 | 0 | - | - |
| 10/18/2012 | 7 | Den | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10/15/2012 | 6 | Den | SD | 1 | 1 | 17 | 56 | 3.3 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 31 | 0 | - | - |
| 10/07/2012 | 5 | Den | NE | 1 | 0 | 14 | 51 | 3.6 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 51 | 22 | 0 | - | - |
| 9/30/2012 | 4 | Den | Oak | 1 | 1 | 19 | 112 | 5.9 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 9 | 0 | - | - |
| 9/23/2012 | 3 | Den | Hou | 1 | 1 | 12 | 36 | 3.0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | - | - |
| 9/17/2012 | 2 | Den | Atl | 1 | 1 | 22 | 113 | 5.1 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 0 | - | - |
| 9/09/2012 | 1 | Den | Pit | 1 | 1 | 16 | 64 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | - | - |
Career Regular Season Statistics
| Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fum | |||||||||||
| Year | Team | League | G | GS | Rush | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Rec | Yds | Lg | TD | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Denver | NFL | 10 | 9 | 167 | 731 | 4.4 | 31 | 4 | 26 | 221 | 31 | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | Denver | NFL | 15 | 14 | 249 | 1199 | 4.8 | 60 | 4 | 12 | 51 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | Baltimore | NFL | 15 | 2 | 100 | 380 | 3.8 | 30 | 5 | 14 | 55 | 32 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | Baltimore | NFL | 16 | 1 | 109 | 544 | 5.0 | 77 | 12 | 15 | 85 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | Baltimore | NFL | 13 | 8 | 170 | 671 | 3.9 | 77 | 7 | 24 | 173 | 35 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | Baltimore | NFL | 15 | 15 | 294 | 1207 | 4.1 | 46 | 7 | 43 | 231 | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | Buffalo | NFL | 14 | 14 | 259 | 990 | 3.8 | 57 | 6 | 18 | 156 | 56 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | Buffalo | NFL | 16 | 15 | 325 | 1247 | 3.8 | 27 | 5 | 28 | 178 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | Buffalo | NFL | 16 | 11 | 284 | 1128 | 4.0 | 41 | 13 | 22 | 169 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | Buf-DNP | NFL | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | Miami (Fla.) | NCAA | 13 | 11 | 282 | 1753 | 6.2 | 69 | 28 | 25 | 355 | 77 | 0 | - |
| 2001 | Miami (Fla.) | NCAA | 8 | 0 | 67 | 314 | 4.7 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2000 | Miami (Fla.)-redshirt | NCAA | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| NFL | Total | NFL | 130 | 89 | 1957 | 8097 | 4.1 | 77 | 63 | 202 | 1319 | 56 | 5 | 28 |
| NCAA | Total | NCAA | 21 | 11 | 349 | 2067 | 5.9 | 69 | 31 | 25 | 355 | 77 | 0 | - |
2012 Game Highs
| TOTAL | OPP | DATE | LAST SEASON | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carries | 23 | 2 times-last:at Cin | last:Week 9 | 28 |
| Rushing Yards | 122 | vs. NO | Week 8 | 163 |
| Rushing TD | 2 | at Atl | Week 2 | 2 |
| Receptions | 6 | vs. Oak | Week 4 | 5 |
| Receiving Yards | 51 | at NE | Week 5 | 32 |
| Receiving TD | 0 | 10 times-last:vs. SD | last:Week 11 | 1 |
| Total Yards | 155 | vs. NO | Week 8 | 163 |
| Total TD | 2 | at Atl | Week 2 | 2 |
Career Highs (SEASON)
| TOTAL | SEASON | |
|---|---|---|
| Carries | 325 | 2005 (Buf) |
| Rushing Yards | 1247 | 2005 (Buf) |
| Average (Yds/Carries) | 5.0 | 2009 (Bal) |
| Rushing TD | 13 | 2004 (Buf) |
| Receptions | 43 | 2007 (Bal) |
| Receiving Yards | 231 | 2007 (Bal) |
| Average (Yds/Rec) | 5.4 | 2007 (Bal) |
| Receiving TD | 2 | 2009 (Bal) |
| Total Yards | 1438 | 2007 (Bal) |
| Total TD | 14 | 2009 (Bal) |
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