Predicting the Chargers' 53-man roster

Predicting the Chargers’ 53-man roster

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers in action against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 22: Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball during the second half of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at StubHub Center on December 22, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Austin Ekeler
Justin Jackson
Troymaine Pope
Derek Watt
Melvin Gordon

Melvin Gordon is in the midst of a hold-out that has no signs of ending anytime soon. The Chargers have a good stable of backs outside of him, but do need to consider they are much better with Gordon on the field. Ekeler and Jackson have shown potential as big-play running backs in Los Angles. Pope has played well in the preseason and should make the team as insurance should Gordon’s contract dispute last into the regular season. Watt fills the fullback role for the Chargers.

Player to watch: Derrick Gore

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