Melvin Gordon did not report to camp Wednesday

Melvin Gordon did not report to camp Wednesday   Published: Jul 24, 2019 at 12:37 AM           Around the NFL Writer                               will follow through on his threat to hold out of training camp.      The placed Jonathan Bernier Kids Jersey  Gordon on the reserve/did not report list Wednesday after the running back failed to appear for camp.     NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport adds that the holdout could be lengthy, as the will halt contract talks with Gordon not showing up.     Gordon is set to earn $5.6 million in the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. The 26-year-old wants the security of a long-term deal with guarantees attached. Thus far, the team hasn't been willing to make him one of the highest-paid running backs in the NFL.      The ' decision to cut off talks with  David Booth Men Jersey Gordon holding out suggests it's not willing to change that stance.      The running back is subject to fines of $40,000 per day mi sed of camp -- unlike last year, who was not fined because he was not under contract, having never signed his franchise tag.      With Gordon training in Florida, the will plow forward with and as their top backs. Those cheaper options are still pretty good  Antti Tuomisto Jersey for a team that's top back is determined to sit out a while.         The question moving forward is how long Gordon's holdout will last. Damarius Bilbo, one of the agents who reps Gordon, told Rapoport earlier this month that . Gordon says he already has the on this busine s decision. Will those teammates stand firm if his holdout stretches into the regular season? Gordon's agents also said he would request a trade if the aren't willing to meet the running back's contract desires.     The problem for Gordon  Evgeny Svechnikov Women Jersey is that the team holds all the leverage. First, there are the potential fines (which are at the team's discretion), then there is the fact that Gordon must report at some point this season to keep his contract from tolling, then there is the po sibility that the could use the franchise tag next year to keep him from hitting the open market.      Gordon wants to earn what he believes he's worth. The only leverage he has to get such a deal right now is  Vladimir Konstantinov Men Jersey withholding services, which he'll officially do starting today.        This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue. Click here Click here Click here