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Report: Melvin Gordon Expected to Test Free-Agent Market

Chargers running back Melvin Gordon will likely explore his contract options this offseason.

Gordon is expected to test the free-agent market, according to ESPN's Josina Anderson. The Wisconsin product, whom the Chargers drafted in 2015, is set to become an unrestricted free agent but previously expressed interest in re-signing with Los Angeles in 2020.

Last week, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said there's a chance Gordon could return to the team next season.

"I do believe that," Lynn told PFT Live. "We love Melvin. He's outstanding. He held out last year, that hurt us a little bit, but when he came back his attitude and the way he fit right back into the locker room was typical Melvin.