Gordon isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason game at San Francisco, Eric Williams of ESPN.com reports.
The Chargers' unquestioned No. 1 back, Gordon's snap count ranged from 11-14 in the first three exhibitions, during which he notched 19 carries for 58 yards and one touchdown and reeled in one of two targets for seven yards. With nothing to gain and everything to lose before the regular season, he won't risk his health Thursday, yielding the backfield to Branden Oliver, Andre Williams and Kenjon Barner.