Gordon's holdout is expected to continue into the regular season with contract extension talks not progressing as he had hoped, sources tell Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Gordon is reportedly keeping himself in football shape while training in Florida, so he shouldn't require much time to shake off the rust once he rejoins the Chargers. A return to Los Angeles doesn't seem imminent at this juncture, however, as both Gordon's representation and the Chargers haven't been able to find much common ground in contract discussions. The star running back is believed to be seeking a deal in the range of the top-three contracts among all running backs, which would include a salary of at least $13 million per season and $20 million in guarantees. The Chargers have expressed confidence in backups Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson in the event Gordon misses regular-season action.