Los Angeles Chargers RB Melvin Gordon wants a new contract from his current team.
If Gordon, doesn’t receive a new deal from the Chargers he plans to holdout and demand a trade.
This according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Gordon is in the final year of his contract, which will pay him $5.6 million this upcoming season.
The Chargers star back has been voted to two Pro-Bowls and last season averaged 5.1 yards a carry and had 14 total touchdowns.
Gordon, through his agent, is said to be looking to become one of the highest paid RB’s in the NFL; with the likes of Le’Veon Bell and Todd Gurley.
Training Camp for the Chargers is set to open July 24th.
Flip the pages to see Schefter’s report and Twitter’s reaction.