Melvin Gordon is in the building. On Thursday, the star running back halted his holdout to join the Bolts at their team facility, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). 
Gordon’s holdout was always viewed as unlikely to stretch the entire season. Per league rules, Gordon has to report before Week 10 in order to qualify for free agency next season. Early on, many thought that the running back would cut it close. That’s not the case – he’s ready to rock and reported to the team on Thursday. He won’t be suiting up for this week’s game, but he could be placed back into the lineup for the Chargers’ Oct. 6 showdown with the Broncos.
After missing three games, Gordon has lost out on $1MM of his $5.6MM salary for 2019. The Chargers may, or may not, rescind fines levied against him for the missed time.
More importantly – Gordon will be cashing paychecks the rest of the way and paving the way for free agent riches in March. From a football perspective, he’ll provide a major boost for the Chargers, who are presently 1-2.
Beyond this year, Gordon expects 2019 to be his last season with the Chargers, though he has previously indicated a desire to remain in L.A. Worth noting – Gordon was open to being traded to the Texans after they lost Lamar Miller to injury.
Dang…. Melvin Gordon looks EXACTLY like Melvin Ingram!
That picture shows why athletes with too much money needs to hire a common sense fashionista.
They probably already did and thats what they were told to wear. Its too tailored for it to not be. Anyways, thats far from the worst outfit i’ve seen athletes wear
But, I bet it is in the top 5. And, don’t be too sure that wasn’t Melvin’s from his personal closet, lol.
I hope they don’t rescind any of the fines that he’s accrued.
Who needs him? Lock him out. Fine the max out of him for the time he missed.
Somebody instruct him on how to correctly wear a visor !!
You care way too much about a guy who wanted financial security in his life. Stay in your lane
This guy gets it, thanks for providing some much needed common sense.
What exactly did he gain? If he wanted financial security In his life, he has a weird way of going about it. He cost himself money. Don’t act like he couldn’t live the rest Of his life on the money he is earned up till now plus $10 million.
I am selfishly upset about the implications this will have on my fantasy team.
Hahaha I am on the other side as I have Melvin in a best ball league, drafted him in a money league, and just got him off waivers in another money league (desperate owner dropped him Saturday morning).
Another player who has screwed his teammates!
Let him sit out, lose all his money and pay fines
Anyone defending a selfish player who negotiated a contract that he still had years left did so thinking it was the best he could get at the time he signed
Honor it, then reap the benefits after
This mentality of me first, screw his teammates and community and then expect them to welcome with open arms
What a joke
He didnt have years left and you are forced to sign a rookie contract. This is much different than say Trent Williams whos deal he isn’t honoring was his post rookie big deal. If your username is gonna be sports is life at least try and look like you know what your talking about
Who forced him to sign his rookie contract?
Please dont pretend theres another option for NFL prospects other than sign the rookie deal. It just makes you look bad.
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Damn. This seems to really get you going.
Hit the road. Stupid and costly decision. He needs a new agent.