The Denver Broncos chose to sign Melvin Gordon on Friday, but it appears that another team had a better offer on the table. Gordon actually received a better offer from another NFL team before signing with the Broncos.

Via NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The deal that the Broncos and Gordon agreed upon was for $16 million over two years, including $13.5 million in guarantees. Just a day ago, it was reported that Gordon wasn't getting the interest that he thought he would get in free agency.

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Nevertheless, instead of taking money elsewhere, Gordon chose to remain in the AFC West. Therefore, the former first round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers will get to play his former team twice a year.

While that is enticing, there shouldn't really be any bad blood between both sides. Last offseason, Gordon chose to holdout during training camp in hopes to land an extension with the Chargers. Ahead of the regular season, Los Angeles reportedly offered Gordon a contract that would pay him $10 million annually.

Despite the offer being enough to make him one of the highest-paid running backs in the NFL, Gordon rejected the offer. He then sat out the first month of the 2019 season. Now, Gordon is making less money to play for a rival of his former team.

While Gordon heads to the Broncos, it remains to be seen who the mysterious team is that offered him more money. At the least, the Wisconsin product is the fourth highest-paid running back in the NFL. He also has a chance to earn himself another payday in two years.