Unless something serious happens, the Los Angeles Chargers will not have halfback Melvin Gordon for the first week. should stretch in the regular season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Gordon, 26, did not show up at the camp to try to get a long-term contract. Gordon enters the last year of his current contract. It should arrive on the market after the season.
While both parties reportedly spoke of an agreement, Gordon and the Chargers are "millions apart in the negotiations".
Gordon should train in Florida during his absence from the team.
In four seasons, Gordon has accumulated 3,638 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns with the Chargers. He was also good as a catcher, catching 182 balls for 1,577 yards and 10 scores. Gordon has done the Pro Bowl twice in his career.
If Gordon runs out of time in the regular season, the Chargers should use Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson as lead riders.
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Rank 2018: 11
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24. Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers, LB
Rank 2018: 12
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22. Stephon Gilmore, BC Patriots of New England
Rank 2018: N / A
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21. Travis Kelce, TE Kansas City Chiefs
Ranking 2018: 24
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20. Andrew Luck, QB Colts of Indianapolis
Rank 2018: N / A
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19. Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs WR
Rank 2018: 40
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18. Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys RB
Rank 2018: 54
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17. Philip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers, QB
Rating 2018: 56
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16. Saquon Barkley, New York GIs RB
Rank 2018: N / A
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15. Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks LB
Rank 2018: 21
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14. Alvin Kamara, Saints RB New Orleans
Rank 2018: 20
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13. Michael Thomas, Saints WR New Orleans
Rank 2018: 81
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12. JJ Watt, Houston Texans DE
Rank 2018: 84
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11. DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans WR
Rank 2018: 13
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10. Von Miller, Denver Broncos LB
Rank 2018: 9
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9. Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons WR
Ranking 2018: 4
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8. Aaron Rodgers, QB of Green Bay Packers
Rank 2018: 10
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6. Tom Brady, QB Patriots of New England
Rank 2018: 1
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5. Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams RB
Ranking 2018: 6
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4. Patrick Mahomes, QB Chiefs of Kansas City
Rank 2018: N / A
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3. Khalil Mack, Chicago Bears LB
Rank 2018: 16
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