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The Los Angeles Chargers have lost two games in a row, and much of that is due to their struggling running game. Oddly enough, the Chargers’ ground game worsened once Melvin Gordon returned from his holdout in Week 5, as Los Angeles has tried to make Gordon the No. 1 running back, which has resulted […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been easing Melvin Gordon back onto the field in the past two weeks. After having a limited role in Weeks 4 and 5, Gordon is expected to play more versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chargers expect Melvin Gordon to play more this week https://t.co/sUHXCGfmC6 — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 11, 2019 Prior […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are finding themselves in desperate need of a win as they get set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Week 6 matchup on Sunday night. The Chargers have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL thus far, going just 2-3 over their last five games. Most recently, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

So much for the notion of Melevin Gordon’s eventual return to the Los Angeles during the 2019 season. In response to a Friday report about the two-time Pro Bowler being resigned to the fact that Los Angeles would fail to honor his trade request or meet his contractual demands, leaving him with little choice but […]

Melvin Gordon might be returning the Los Angeles Chargers this season after all. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the star running back is of the belief that the Chargers will not honor his trade request, and thus is resigned to reporting to the team in 2019 – even though he plans to continue holding out […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been without their superstar running back Melvin Gordon since the start of camp. There’s a simple reason for that; he’s holding out looking for a contract (or a trade). Neither of those have come yet. That means the Chargers don’t have Gordon in their lineup and aren’t getting anything in […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will begin the season without Melvin Gordon in their backfield. Gordon isn’t expected to sit out the entire season though, as he plans to report to the team in six to eight weeks. The two-time Pro-Bowl running back has been amidst a holdout since the beginning of training camp as he […]

Earlier this week, there were rumors swirling that the Philadelphia Eagles offered Jordan Howard in a trade for Melvin Gordon but Doug Pederson said those are false. Addressing the media on Friday, Pederson said that the team never offered Howard in any trade, and he made sure he went to the former Chicago Bears running […]

Over the weekend, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott signed a record-breaking contract extension, ending his holdout. Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley never held out, but sees the harm in it for other running backs, namely Los Angeles Chargers back Melvin Gordon. Todd Gurley on Ezekiel Elliott contract: "Big congrats to him. Good […]