Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon said he would be good to go for his team's Wild Card Round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and thus far, things are looking solid.
Gordon was a full participant in Chargers' practice on Wednesday, according to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. This not only indicates that Gordon will certainly play this weekend, but it demonstrates that the halfback is actually feeling great, as the Chargers likely would not put him through a full practice if he was not at least close to 100 percent.
Gordon injured his ankle during Los Angeles' season finale against the Denver Broncos last Sunday. He also missed some time earlier in the season with a knee injury.
On the year, the 25-year-old rushed for 885 yards and 10 touchdowns while averaging 5.1 yards per carry. In addition, he hauled in 50 receptions for 490 yards and four scores en route to his second Pro Bowl selection.
Gordon, who played his collegiate football at the University of Wisconsin, was originally selected by the Chargers in the first round (15th pick overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.
He had a very underwhelming rookie campaign, finishing with just 641 yards without a touchdown, but the following year, Gordon totaled 997 yards while reaching the end zone 10 times, making his first trip to Honolulu.
Gordon then racked up 1,105 yards and eight scores in 2017, also snaring 58 balls for 476 yards and four touchdowns.
Los Angeles won 12 games during the regular season and is in the playoffs for the first time since 2013.
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