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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. Gordon is going into the final year of his contract. The fifth-year running back said after practice that he didn’t want to miss any practices but also didn’t rule out not being here when the team conducts its first training camp practice, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 . (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) ** FILE **

Chargers’ Gordon trying not to make contract a distraction

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Carson, Calif. Gordon did not play due to an MCL sprain in his right knee. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )

Chargers’ Gordon likely to play against Ravens on Saturday

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Carson, Calif. Gordon did not play due to an MCL sprain in his right knee. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )

Chargers RB Gordon practices but remains game-time decision

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) celebrates his rushing touchdown with fans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )

Chargers’ Gordon week to week after MCL sprain to right knee

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, middle, celebrates after scoring with Mike Williams and Melvin Gordon right, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Chargers’ Gordon making his case as a top NFL running back

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, right, fends off San Francisco 49ers defensive back Antone Exum as he runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)

Rivers throws for 3 TDs as Chargers rally to beat 49ers

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers' Melvin Gordon, top left, celebrates a touchdown with Dan Feeney during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Chargers RB Gordon showing versatility as a receiver

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers' Melvin Gordon reacts as he scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)

Gordon scores 3 TDs in Chargers’ 31-20 win over Bills

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) breaks a tackle by New York Jets' Marcus Maye (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Melvin Gordon got better as last season went on for the Los Angeles Chargers because he got healthier. The durable running back subsequently structured his offseason around staying fresh for another playoff chase, and he's already in top form in training camp. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

With full health, Bolts’ Gordon poised to stand out in crowd

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

LA Chargers exercise 5th-year option on RB Melvin Gordon

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers reacts as he comes off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Chargers in familiar spot after another close loss

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers first-round draft pick Mike Williams records video for Snapchat after an NFL football news conference at the StubHub Center, Friday, April 28, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Rivers, Gordon should benefit from Chargers’ draft picks

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE -- In this Oct. 27, 2016, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) tries to get past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith (50) in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans feature the NFL’s third-ranked rushing offense, led by Murray, who leads the AFC and is second in the NFL with 756 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

McCoy: Hard-running Gordon is Chargers’ bell cow

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE -- In this Oct. 27, 2016, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) tries to get past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith (50) in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans feature the NFL’s third-ranked rushing offense, led by Murray, who leads the AFC and is second in the NFL with 756 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Gordon, defense lead Chargers over Mariota, Titans, 43-35

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE -- In this Oct. 27, 2016, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) tries to get past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith (50) in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans feature the NFL’s third-ranked rushing offense, led by Murray, who leads the AFC and is second in the NFL with 756 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

‘Bell cow’ Gordon surging in second season with Chargers

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler throws for a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the first half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Chargers inexplicably veer away from Gordon in loss

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 8

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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler throws for a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the first half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Gordon has big day, doesn’t get ball late in 27-19 loss

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans. Brees will play quarterback at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, for the first time since Dec. 31, 2005, when he walked off the field holding his right arm at a 90-degree angle because of a shoulder injury. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Brees, Saints head into bye after stunning Chargers 35-34

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Wisconsin acting head coach Barry Alvarez laughs with his team after defeating Auburn 34-31 in overtime during the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Gordon leads Wisconsin past Auburn 34-31 in OT

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press