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Melvin Gordon extension strongly supported by Chargers fans

Melvin Gordon didn’t have a single touchdown in his disappointing rookie season, but after finding the end zone 38 times over the past three seasons, he’s looking to score in a new way: a big contract:

@Melvingordon25 tells @WendiNix_ESPN on NFL Live that he will report to mandatory minicamp. Also negotiations have started with the Chargers and his representation on a contract extension, but no deal yet. Gordon is in the final season of rookie deal, set to make $5.6 M in 2019.

Last year, Gordon rushed for a career-best 5.