Javonte Williams to Split Carries In Denver Again Next Season Posted May 13, 2022 The Denver Broncos will be running back by committee again next season. Despite a strong rookie season from former North Carolina running back Javonte Williams, the Broncos re-signed veteran Melvin Gordon on a one-year deal. Each carried the ball 203 times last season, with Gordon (918 yards) barely outpacing Williams (903) on the ground. (Inside Carolina)