The Los Angeles Chargers will keep running back Melvin Gordon through at least the 2019 season after they picked up the fifth-year option on his contract Monday.
General manager Tom Telesco announced the news at a press conference, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk.
Warren Sharp broke down the history of fifth-year options for running backs:
Warren SharpMelvin Gordon just became the first-ever RB to have his 5th-year option picked up. • He has averaged 3.5, 3.9 & 3.9 YPC in his 3 years. • His 42% success rate on 538 carries the last 2 years ranks worst of any RB with at least 425 carries.