COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Once considered a long shot to play Sunday, Los Angeles Chargers workhorse running back Melvin Gordon could face the Miami Dolphins on the road, head coach Anthony Lynn said Friday.
Lynn initially said Gordon, who reported Thursday following a 64-day holdout, would be doubtful for this week.
However, the Chargers ruled backup running back Justin Jackson out because of a calf strain Friday, leaving only two healthy running backs on the active roster in starter Austin Ekeler and Troymaine Pope.
The NFL added Gordon to the league's two-game exempt list.