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As the regular season draws closer and closer, it’s easy to expect the contract dispute between Melvin Gordon and the Los Angeles Chargers to come to a close. Gordon, after all, is one of the best running backs in football, and Los Angeles has legitimate Super Bowl aspirations on the strength of arguably the league’s […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has caused some controversy with his comments on teammate Melvin Gordon, so he set out to clear the air on Thursday. Rivers had previously created quite the uproar when he said the Chargers were confident in the running backs they had in the facility in the wake of Gordon’s […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has accomplished a lot on the field. He’s been incredibly consistent, starting all 16 games in each of the past 13 seasons. He’s been a staple of this modern era of football and has built a Hall of Fame resume, making the Pro Bowl eight times. Despite all that, […]

There’s been no indication of progress between Melvin Gordon and the Los Angeles Chargers on the star running back’s recent trade demand. As a team source told ESPN’s Josina Anderson, though, the Chargers still list Gordon as their top option in the backfield despite the strong play of Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson in the […]

It’s still early in the preseason, but the Los Angeles Chargers look like they might have gotten a steal with their first-round pick Jerry Tillery. Tillery suffered a torn labrum before the NFL draft which caused him to fall all the way to pick 28, which allowed the Chargers to select him. He missed all […]

The New England Patriots were clicking on all cylinders in their preseason opener versus the Detroit Lions. Among the notable standouts in the game was wide receiver Maurice Harris. Harris comes from quite the football family as the first cousin of Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen. According to Kevin Duffy of the Boston […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in Philip Rivers. According to Jeff Miller of the LATimes, they won’t be using him in their preseason opener though. This move makes perfect sense. Rivers is entering his 16th season in the NFL. All of those have come with the Los […]

The NFL running back position has become as lucrative as ever after several enormous deals changed the market’s landscape. Todd Gurley and David Johnson led the way with massive extensions after superb campaigns coming into last season. With Le’Veon Bell’s historic holdout last season culminating in a bag of cash from the New York Jets, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers finally have some good news when it comes to the running back position. Despite star runner Melvin Gordon holding out, it looks as though the Chargers have found their next man up. Second-year player Justin Jackson has been showing out this training camp and has certainly made an impression on his […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has already indicated that his starters will not see much of the field during preseason. Regardless, he still has high expectations for those taking part in the opener versus the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday. With the starters out, the backups will have ample time to get some work […]

Although the Los Angeles Chargers have had ample time to get to work this offseason, it seems it was not enough for the likes of quarterback Philip Rivers and tight end Hunter Henry. Despite being on vacation in Florida, Henry saw an opportunity to get some extra work in with Rivers. According to ESPN’s Eric […]

After the Houston Texans surprised a lot of people releasing running back D’Onta Foreman there were some who wondered if the team would trade for Melvin Gordon. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle quickly shot down those rumors reporting that the team wouldn’t be trading for Gordon, rather the team is looking for a backup […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have gotten well-acquainted with their neighbors during the joint week of practice with the Los Angeles Rams. It did not take long for wide receiver Keenan Allen to make his presence felt at training camp. The starting units from each team have been taking part in light scrimmages. Allen managed to […]

The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers held joint practices this week in training camp. To the dismay of Sean McVay, the Rams offense struggled when the two teams faced off against one another. “We were sluggish,” Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters. “I thought it seemed like the defense had good energy, […]

With Melvin Gordon asking the Los Angeles Chargers for a trade, a window of opportunity has been opened that the Chargers will need to take advantage of rather quickly. ESPN analyst Field Yates names the Houston Texans as a potential trade partner for Los Angeles, citing the fact that the Texans have a ton of […]

There is no end in sight to Melvin Gordon’s holdout from the Los Angeles Chargers, and that has given the other backs in the room a chance to step up. On Thursday it was reported that Gordon had requested a trade from the team so there is a chance that he might never put on […]

Running back Melvin Gordon wants to be paid; the Los Angeles Chargers don’t want to give him with what he believes is fair value. In turn, setting up a contractual dispute without a clear ending on the horizon. The only one being, as Gordon said publicly is if the Chargers “pay me or trade me.” […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are ready to make another run while Phillip Rivers’ window of a Super Bowl is still open. That is unless Melvin Gordon doesn’t get the contract he desires before the start of the season. According to Adam Schefter, Gordon has informed the Chargers that he will not report to training camp […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon made it clear before training camp that he wanted a contract extension, or he would be requesting a trade. It appears that he hasn’t gotten the offer he likes from the Chargers for an extension, so he has now asked to be traded. According to Josina Anderson of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Led by an offense boasting stars, an improved line, and Philip Rivers, and a defense with young talents and Pro Bowlers alike, that’s not a bold claim. However, before doing so, training camp takes place, where, unfortunately, a few favorites will ultimately be cut. 3. […]

Los Angeles Chargers star running back Melvin Gordon is considering extending his training camp holdout until midseason, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “Melvin Gordon has considered all options with holdout, including possibly staying away until midseason,” Fowler tweeted on Tuesday, echoing his sentiments shared on his ESPN program “Get Up” appearance. Fowler also added that […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Joey Bosa played in just seven games this past season as a result of a foot injury, finishing with 23 tackles, 5.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. But now, Bosa is healthy and ready to go: “I don’t know if it makes me a better player that I have a […]

There are three quarterbacks from the 2004 NFL Draft that are still starting under center for their respective teams. Among them, Philip Rivers of the Los Angeles Chargers may have the best shot at making the Super Bowl. The Chargers have skilled players at just about every position, and this may be the best defense […]

Despite entering the final year of his contract, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is in no rush to complete a new deal with his long-time franchise. Via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk: “I feel fine playing this thing out,” Rivers said. “The expectation and hope is to be here again next year, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have kicked off their training camp with high hopes for the 2019 season. Although, one of their key pieces of the offense in Melvin Gordon has been a no-show in hopes to land a new contract. According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, Los Angeles and Melvin Gordon are $2-3 million […]

As the Los Angeles Chargers begin training camp, they’ll be without one of their crucial skill players. Melvin Gordon has decided to hold out in hopes of forcing the Chargers’ hand to give him a new contract extension. Coming into this season, Gordon is entering the final year of his rookie deal that he signed […]

Melvin Gordon is unhappy with his current contract situation with the Los Angeles Chargers. Although, the Chargers aren’t showing any signs of budging anytime soon. According to Josina Anderson of ESPN, Los Angeles is not willing to move off a “certain number” in Melvin Gordon contract talks. This isn’t what Gordon wants to hear while […]

Things between the Los Angeles Chargers and running back Melvin Gordon are not exactly going too well. Gordon is currently holding out of Chargers training camp due to the fact that he is looking for a new contract, and there doesn’t appear to be any immediate resolution in sight. To make matters worse, Gordon seems […]

The Los Angeles Chargers signed Thomas Davis this offseason to strengthen their linebacker position. In his first season with Los Angeles, Davis has lofty expectations for the defense. David spoke to Daniel Popper, team beat writer for The Athletic, and said he is targeting being the number one defense in the NFL. After all, Los […]

The NFL is always full of great young talent, and this year is no different. Here are seven players who could break out and become legitimate NFL stars in 2019. 7. Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns The New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley had a fantastic rookie season, but so did Chubb; he just didn’t get […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers gave his thoughts about the Melvin Gordon situation and with his comments, he seems to be trying to make everyone happy. Gordon didn’t report to the camp with the rest of the team in hopes that he can get a new long term deal with the team. Rivers knows […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has made it clear he wants a new contract or to be traded and right now it doesn’t look like that new contract is coming anytime soon. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, right now the expectation is that Gordon won’t be reporting to camp anytime soon, which […]

We are dwindling down the list of the NFL’s Top 100 Players with numbers 30-21. If you haven’t checked out the previous players that made the cut, here they are: NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 80-71 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 70-61 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 60-51 […]

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco told the media that veteran Russell Okung was dealing with a series health issue that was discovered in June but didn’t offer many details about what exactly he was dealing with. Okung was placed on the non-football injury list, and that is about all the details […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has honored his word of holding out of training camp. Though he’s ostensibly waiting for the team to honor his accompanying trade request, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco clearly hasn’t abandoned hopes of bringing Gordon back long-term. As the Chargers opened training camp on Wednesday without Gordon in […]

Antonio Gates has spent his entire 16-year NFL career with the Chargers organization, and there may be a chance that he’ll be back for a 17th. Chargers general manager Tom Telesco has not closed the door of bringing back the all-time great tight end for 2019, saying that the team has been talking with Gates. […]

Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Russell Okung call miss all of training camp after dealing with what general manager Tom Telesco called “a pretty serious medical issue,” according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Telesco added that Okung is “doing better” and is getting “great care.” Popper also noted that Okung will provide more details […]

Not surprisingly, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon did not show up for training camp on Wednesday, as Gordon is seeking a new contract. But the Chargers are making it clear they want Gordon on the team, as general manager Tom Telesco said that he loves Gordon and wants him to remain a member […]

We are now in the top 40 players in my list of the NFL’s Top 100 Players. These next 10 include a decent number of pass-rushers who continue to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. If you haven’t checked out the previous articles of mine, here they are: NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 […]