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The Los Angeles Chargers ultimately fell to 2-3 on the season as a result of the team’s Sunday afternoon defeat at the hands of the rival Denver Broncos. With the Broncos earning the team’s first win of the season on the road against Los Angeles, Chargers defensive back Desmond King became one of the few […]

After not playing a snap in Week 4, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is officially in the fold of the gameplan for Week 5 against the Denver Broncos. However, the two-time Pro Bowler won’t be a bell-cow, According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the expectation is that Gordon splits carries with Austin […]

The Los Angeles Chargers appear to be getting multiple players back in their offense this Sunday. Among them, Mike Williams is expected to play in Week 5 versus the Denver Broncos per Adam Schefter. Chargers’ WR Mike Williams, listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Broncos due to a back injury, is expected to play, […]

Melvin Gordon will finally be playing for the LA Chargers for what felt like forever. His standoff with the Chargers front office took a while before he found a deal that suits him. Now that he has the contract he’s been longing for, he’s eager to get on the field and silence his loudest critics. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to stay in the win column at home against the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Fortunately, it appears wide receiver Mike Williams will be back in the mix for the offense. Williams returned to practice this week after being sidelined with a back injury in Week 4. According to […]

Melvin Gordon will return to the Los Angeles Chargers’ lineup this weekend, but how much he actually plays remains in question. Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn hinted at Gordon having only a limited role against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, noting that Austin Ekeler will be the No. 1 back: “I don’t want to put […]

Week 5 will feature one of the best rivalries in the AFC as the Los Angeles Chargers will host the Denver Broncos. As Denver searches desperately for its first win, Broncos star linebacker Von Miller commended L.A. quarterback Philip Rivers and the Chargers as a whole. #Broncos @VonMiller on facing Phillip Rivers. He had one […]

Last week Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon only suited up for an emergency situation, but this week the plan will be different. Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn was on Sirius XM NFL Radio on Thursday and said that Gordon will be a part of the game plan this week, and there is a […]

It comes as no surprise that the Los Angeles Chargers have suffered a variety of injuries in 2019. The team seems to suffer a disproportionate amount of hurt players every year, and this season is no different. Injuries to tight ends Hunter Henry and Sean Culkin have forced fullback Derek Watt into playing tight end. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been snakebitten when it comes to injuries. In the last three years, they’ve placed a ridiculous 31 players on injured reserve. Luckily, defensive end Melvin Ingram won’t be one of those players this week. Despite suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4, Ingram himself aims to suit up for his […]

Last season, the Los Angeles Chargers were looking like a very dangerous team heading into the postseason. Finishing with a 12-4 record and second to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West, their run was ended at the hands of the New England Patriots. After two bad losses in very winnable games, the Chargers […]

Similarly to recent seasons, the first four weeks of the regular season has been dominated by running backs in fantasy football, which provides some intriguing start ’em sit ’em options for Week 5. For the people who own Christian McCaffrey, congratulations on securing first or second place in your league. The Carolina Panthers versatile running […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been without Michael Badgley to begin the season and it doesn’t seem his return is imminent. According to Tom Pelissero, Los Angeles has signed kicker Chase McLaughlin. The #Chargers are signing kicker Chase McLaughlin, source said. Michael Badgley is still a couple weeks away after a minor setback in rehabbing […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were expectedly able to defeat the Miami Dolphins in Week 4 but their injuries continue to pile up. According to Ian Rapoport, Melvin Ingram is expected to miss some time with a hamstring injury. #Chargers pass-rusher Melvin Ingram is expected to miss some time with a hamstring injury, likely a couple […]

The Los Angeles Chargers won comfortably against the Miami Dolphins. And they did so without one of their most important defensive ends in Melvin Ingram playing on the field for much of the game. Fans saw him get pulled out for the day after straining his hamstring. However, that’s not the entire story as the […]

Melvin Gordon ending his holdout with the Los Angeles Chargers and was active for their Week 4 game. Despite his active status, his box score stats contained nothing but goose eggs. He didn’t play. Gordon thought he would, saying, via Gilbert Manzano of Orange County Register: “I thought I was [going to play] at some point. […]

The Miami Dolphins are looking to do the impossible and win a game this season. Early on Sunday, Miami has earned their first lead of the season with a DeVante Parker touchdown catch versus the Los Angeles Chargers. For the first time this season, the #Dolphins have a lead. Rosen to Parker for the 34-yard […]

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 […]