Los Angeles Chargers Articles - Page 62

Training camp can be a grueling time for an NFL player, but it’s a necessary one. By the time Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon had contacted trainer Todd Durkin, he had felt that. The then-holding out back wasn’t in NFL shape, and he felt the repercussions. Durkin had the challenge of getting Gordon […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are considered favorites to beat the Miami Dolphins in their Sunday matchup. However, they will be playing without one of their more important playmakers on offense in Travis Benjamin. The wide receiver has been listed as doubtful over the past couple of days as the team assesses whether it’s worth the […]

There’s good news for the Los Angeles Chargers as they prepare to face the Miami Dolphins today: Melvin Gordon will be able to suit up. However, his minutes will be limited as he’s still far from playing form. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Gordon’s availability—potentially the first time the rusher steps on the field this […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have officially activated running back Melvin Gordon, according to Field Yates of ESPN. This means Gordon will be able to play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Gordon just returned to the Chargers after ending his holdout. The 26-year-old held out of training camp and preseason as a result of a […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are excited to get star running back Melvin Gordon back on the field following his long holdout. While many were expecting Gordon to sit this week’s game against the Miami Dolphins out, it appears that the team may have other plans. According to a report from Mike Jones of USA Today, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have officially ruled out wide receiver Mike Williams (back) and running back Justin Jackson (calf) for Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins. In addition, kicker Michael Badgley (groin), tight end Virgil Green (groin) and tight end Hunter Henry (knee) will not play. Wide receiver Travis Benjamin (hip) is doubtful. Cornerback Casey […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are getting Melvin Gordon back, but Justin Jackson may miss some time in the backfield. On Friday, Jackson was seen sporting a walking boot at practice for the Chargers. Just a day ago, Jackson was added to the team’s injury report for Week 4 with a calf issue. Then, just two […]

So much for Austin Ekeler being the bell-cow against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Following an injury to backup running back Justin Jackson (calf), the Los Angeles Chargers could play Melvin Gordon on Sunday after all. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn says there is a chance Gordon plays on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers sit at 1-2. For running back Melvin Gordon, that’s all he needed to know to come out of his holdout and play for the Bolts again. “1-2. You don’t want to get into a big hole. You worked the whole offseason to be a in a good position to make the […]

The time has finally come for Melvin Gordon to end his holdout with the Los Angeles Chargers after being away from the team for 64 days. Gordon has made his way back to the team, but he won’t suit up against the Miami Dolphins in Week 4. According to head coach Anthony Lynn, Gordon will […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are elated to get Melvin Gordon back with the team, but no one is as excited as Keenan Allen. Allen reacted to Gordon reporting to the Chargers in a video on social media. .@Keenan13Allen's reaction to Melvin Gordon being back 💀 *NSFW* pic.twitter.com/qbdAFp94CG — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) September 26, 2019 Of […]

Running back Melvin Gordon ended his holdout on Wednesday and returned to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday. However, that doesn’t mean he’s around for the long haul. He expects 2019 will be his final season with the Bolts, according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson.  Gordon wants to get paid like an elite running back — […]

Los Angeles Chargers fans couldn’t have asked or expected more from backup Austin Ekeler while star running back Melvin Gordon has been holding out for new contract. While being used in the ground game alongside Justin Jackson, Ekeler has really been an explosive passing threat out of the backfield for quarterback Philip Rivers. Through three […]

As Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has been away from the team in a failed attempt of getting a new contract, it was reported that although he is not likely suit up in Sunday’s game he might still travel with the team to Miami. Chargers HC Anthony Lynn said Melvin Gordon will practice […]

While Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon had been in the midst of one of the most unsuccessful holdouts seen so far, his backup Austin Ekeler has been producing. With Wednesday’s news that Gordon will be returning to the team this week, although unable to play in this week’s matchup against Miami, it means […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have jumped out to a slow start to the 2019 season. They’re 1-2 but have done so without star running back Melvin Gordon. Now Gordon’s holdout is over. Head coach Anthony Lynn told Albert Breer of SI.com that they’re a better team with him on the field. Chalk this down as […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been dealing with a hold out all year. That would be from superstar running back Melvin Gordon. Although it appears to be coming to an end, there was still a lot of drama while it was happening. Yes, it was overshadowed by the Ezekiel Elliott hold out and all the […]

Melvin Gordon is finally ending his holdout with the Los Angeles Chargers but he definitely paid the price by remaining away from the team. According to Adam Schefter, Gordon’s holdout cost him nearly $2 million. Cost of a holdout: Melvin Gordon will be subject to $1.2 million worth of fines while losing out on $989,118 […]

A bevy of fantasy football managers are celebrating, as Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is ending his holdout.  While this is bad news for everyone who has Austin Ekeler on their roster, anyone who has Gordon has an elite fantasy running back on their team. Gordon only played in 12 games in 2018, […]

Melvin Gordon has decided to end his hold out and return to the Los Angeles Chargers, and with the Chargers at 1-2 and in desperate need to turn things around, it seems like great timing. Gordon won’t be available for this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins (not that the Chargers should need him), but he […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has decided to end his hold out and report to the team, but he will not be playing in the Chargers’ Week 4 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Gordon had reportedly been seeking more than the $10 million per year that […]

Melvin Gordon has decided to end his hold out and report to the Los Angeles Chargers, and while he won’t be playing this weekend, his return will obviously have significant ramifications on the Chargers long term. Los Angeles has gotten off to a 1-2 start without him, so it will be certainly nice for the […]

Melvin Gordon has been sitting out for quite some time now as he waited for a new contract from the Los Angeles Chargers. With talks moving forward, there was speculation that Gordon could sit out the entire season. That will not be the case. According to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, […]

Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn has made it clear that other wide receivers besides Keenan Allen need to step up and start helping out the offense. So far this season Allen has caught 29 passes for 404 yards and three touchdowns which is impressive. It’s even more impressive when it’s considered that Phillip Rivers […]

At this point of the season, there is a collective group of quarterbacks that should be considered must-start options in fantasy football. You shouldn’t need anyone to tell you to start Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Lamar Jackson, or Russell Wilson each and every week. Regardless of their matchups, all of those quarterbacks should never be […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon’s holdout is reportedly set to come to an end soon. While no final date has been set for when he will report, Gordon’s planned return date sometime in October could be moved up, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Chargers’ RB Melvin Gordon’s holdout could soon be coming to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have gotten off to a disappointing 1-2 start this season, most recently falling to the Houston Texans at home by a score of 27-20 this past Sunday. But Chargers linebacker Thomas Davis does not think his team’s record is indicative of how good they are. “We’re still a good football team,” […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin is questionable to play Week 4 against the Dolphins in Miami, according to Eric D. Williams of ESPN. He is dealing with a quad injury. Through three games, Benjamin has four receptions for 17 yards to his name. The former Miami Hurricane splits time with Dontrelle Inman as […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn presented a challenge to his wide receiving corps on Monday, putting the onus of a slow early-season start on the lack of playmaking from the wideouts. Per Gilbert Manzano of the Orange County Register on Twitter: “We’re 1-2 right now. We need everybody in that receiving group to […]

The Houston Texans came away with a big victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and afterward, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was very complimentary of Texans’ signal-caller Deshaun Watson. “I actually saw him before I was walking in [to the press conference] and he came — actually I think he came looking for me […]

The Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers faced off in a tight Week 3 matchup on Sunday. Deshaun Watson showed off his incredible talent in tandem with Jordan Akins. The quarterback threw for well over 300 yards (351 to be exact) and had three passing touchdowns in the game. His numbers helped lead his […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have downgraded kicker Michael Badgley from questionable to doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Chargers have downgraded K Michael Badgley to doubtful for Sunday’s game, so looks like he’s going to miss his third in a row. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are slated to host a star-studded showdown when the Houston Texans come to town in Week 3. It is safe to say that it will be quite a reunion for the Watt family. Texans defensive end J.J. Watt finds himself squaring off against his brother and Chargers full back Derek Watt. […]

It seems like there won’t be a satisfying end to the LA Chargers-Melvin Gordon standoff. With both sides unable to settle on a satisfactory contract, the possibility of the running back taking his talents elsewhere is becoming a real possibility. He revealed to his followers during a live video on Instagram that he is definitely […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing tight end Lance Kendricks, according to Field Yates of ESPN. The addition comes off the heels of Hunter Henry’s knee injury, which was suffered in Week 1 and known about before Week 2. For your information, no, I did not misspell Antonio Gates. Formerly of the St. Louis/Los Angeles […]

Cornerback Jalen Ramsey wants out of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chargers safety Derwin James sees a perfect new spot for him: Los Angeles. On a Bleacher Report Instagram post of Ramsey’s trade request from Jacksonville, James commented in not-so-cryptic 2019 lingo: two lightning bolt emojis. It seems like #Chargers S Derwin James wants his “big brother” […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was not happy with the team’s mistakes against the Detroit Lions on Sunday and made that very clear after the game. The Chargers only lost by three points and they had plenty of opportunities to put up many more points. Kicker Ty Long missed two field goals and the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered another huge blow to their secondary, as the injury bug took their latest victim in Adrian Phillips. Given the severity of the injury, it’s possible that he will be out for a considerable amount of time. Adam Schefter of ESPN confirmed that the injury he sustained against the Detroit Lions […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers are expected to be playing on their new field in Inglewood, California in 2020. On Sunday, the Rams and Chargers agreed to a new 20-year SoFi Stadium deal to be the largest in the NFL per Adam Schefter. Rams and Chargers’ new 20-year naming rights deal to […]