REPORT: Melvin Gordon Rejoining Los Angeles Chargers This Week

Well, isn’t this just welcome news.

On Wednesday ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Melvin Gordon’s holdout could possibly becoming to an end.

Chargers’ RB Melvin Gordon’s holdout could soon be coming to an end, though no final decisions have made when to report, per league sources. He had planned to return at some point in October, but could soon be moving up his reporting date.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 25, 2019

Ian Rapoport confirms a report by Branson Wright that the disgruntled running back could rejoin the team as soon as Thursday.

While no date has been set, this is something that’s being considered for RB Melvin Gordon, source confirmed. A potential early end to his holdout. https://t.co/uQlvyqefBq

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 25, 2019

The Chargers had previously granted Gordon’s representatives permission to seek a trade, but teams around the league were unwilling to part ways with the first and fifth-round pick the Chargers are asking for Gordon.

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Gordon is reportedly seeking a deal worth closer to $13 million per season.

The Chargers could really use him as they are off to a 1-2 start in 2019.

Gordon rushed for 885 yards to go along with 50 receptions for 490 yards receiving and 14 total touchdowns during the 2018 season.