All indications point to Melvin Gordon returning to the Los Angeles

COSTA MESA Mark Andrews Jersey For Sale , Calif. (AP) —Chargers backfield for Saturday’s game against Baltimore.The fourth-year running back was a full participant during Tuesday’s practice. Gordon has missed the last three games after spraining the MCL in his right knee during the second half of the Chargers’ Nov. 26 win against Arizona.Gordon is sixth in the AFC in rushing with 802 yards despite missing three games and is second in rushing average per game (80.2).“I wasn’t out too long so it wasn’t hard to get back into the flow of things,” Gordon said. “I just need to be able to make sure I can make all my cuts and protect myself.”Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said Gordon did not play in last Thursday’s game at Kansas City due to the short week and no full-speed practices. Lynn said if the game had been on Sunday, Gordon likely would have played.Los Angeles (11-3) has clinched a postseason berth and is tied with Kansas City atop the AFC West after a 29-28 victory over the Chiefs. The Chargers need to win out and hope the Chiefs drop one of their final two games to clinch their first division title since 2009 and home field throughout the playoffs.Gordon and the Chargers will be facing a Baltimore defense that is ranked first overall in the league and third against the run. After allowing three 100-yard rushers in seven games last season, the Ravens have allowed only one in its past 23 — Pittsburgh’s James Conner had 107 on Nov. 4.The last Chargers running back to go over 100 against the Ravens was LaDainian Tomlinson, who rushed for 105 yards in 2003.Baltimore (8-6) will go into the game with a one-game lead for the final playoff spot.“It’s going to be like a playoff atmosphere, like a playoff game really,” Gordon said. “We’re playing for something. They’re playing for something. They’re trying to stay in contention . losses are crucial on both ends.” How does the defense look pre-draft?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBaltimore Beatdowna Baltimore Ravens communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpPodcastFilm ReviewFanpostsFanshotsRavensAboutOddsCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhitePodcast Film Review Fanposts Fanshots Ravens StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Ravens ReportYahoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Ravens pre-draft roster breakdown: DefenseNew,5commentsHow does the defense look pre-draft?EDTShareTweetShareShareRavens pre-draft roster breakdown: DefensePhoto by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesEarlier this week I took an honest look at the offensive side of the Ravens roster. Today, we shift the attention to the 2018 number one defense which experienced a number of changes this offseason.Defensive lineBrandon WilliamsMichael PierceWillie HenryChris WormleyPatrick RicardZach SielerAnalysis: Though these players can be separated along different titles of nose tackle Mark Andrews Jersey On Sale , defensive tackle and defensive end, defensive line coach Joe Cullen and defensive coordinator Don Martindale often utilize these players interchangeably to attack mismatches. Therefore, I placed them all in the same category to give an overall analysis to make it a tad easier.The starting combination of Williams, Pierce and Henry is a solid three-man unit. Williams straight-up ruins run games while Pierce and Henry bully their opposition. Whether it’s gap integrity, collapsing a pocket or swimming past the offensive line, these two produce great pressures. Pierce was the highest-graded player on defense, according to PFF (90.8).As for the rotational players, Wormley is developing nicely. According to PFF, he added over ten points in his defensive grade and run defense grade.Ricard and Sieler are both fighting for playing time and I believe they’d play well if it wasn’t for such a stalwart unit on the gridiron already.Conclusion: The Ravens aren’t needing to draft an interior defensive lineman in next month Mark Andrews Jersey Sale , but I suspect they may have a small interest in seeking out a cheaper replacement for Brandon Williams come next year. According to Spotrac, the Ravens have a potential ‘out’ for his contract in 2020 which saves the team $4.9 million on his $14.1 million cap hit. I suspect they want to keep Pierce and that money could go his way. Unfortunately, Pierce is in a typical contract year and as we’ve all witnessed time and time again, the defensive product in Baltimore will more than likely outplay the Ravens wallet, just as Za’Darius Smith and C.J. Mosley accomplished this offseason. Especially with his skills as a pass rusher along the interior line. Getting back on track, this is a bonafide defensive unit for 2019.Outside Linebacker/EDGEMatt JudonTim WilliamsTyus BowserAnalysis: With Terrell Suggs officially signing his contract with the Arizona Cardinals, it’s time to usher in the new era. Judon is now the veteran in the pass rush department and it’s time for the youth movement to create plays on the edge. Both Tim & Tyus are poised for a breakout year. It only takes one of them to truly get this number one defense back on track in 2019.Conclusion: Though I said both the young pass rushers are poised for a breakout year, it does not guarantee they accomplish this task. Expect the Ravens to find more pass rushers in the 2019 NFL Draft as there is a need in this department. Also, Matt Judon is in his contract year and may find higher bidders at the end of the season.Inside LinebackerPatrick OnwuasorKenny YoungAnthony Levine Sr.Chris BoardAlvin JonesAnalysis: I’m more than confident in this unit. I entrust Peanut to lead this defense with his high-octane energy and playmaking ability. He’s a leader; he has been since first fighting with everything he had as an undrafted free agent in 2016. I also expect to see Levine on the field more in 2019 Replica Mark Andrews Jersey , especially after his heroic efforts on the final defensive stop against the Browns in Week 17.Conclusion: Mosley may be gone but I’m highly confident in this unit. Unless one of the star inside linebackers fall to them at pick 22, look for the Ravens to remain confident with this trio.CornerbackJimmy SmithMarlon HumphreyBrandon CarrTavon YoungAnthony AverettJustin BethelCyrus JonesMaurice CanadyAnalysis: Quite possibly the deepest cornerback unit in the NFL, with top-end talent to boot. Truly, this unit is solid. It’s uncommon for a team to rock four starting-caliber cornerbacks. Though Smith carries the largest cap hit of any Raven in 2019 ($18.85 million), the eight-year veteran is worth the price tag. The Ravens will ask a lot of this unit this season and I fully expect them to accept this challenge head on.Conclusion: The 2019 Ravens are locked and loaded as the best in the NFL from top-to-bottom. The 2020 Ravens are a different story though, as Jimmy’s second contract with the Ravens expires after the 2019 season. Also, the team may consider cutting the then-34-year old Carr as it would save the team $6 million out of his $7 million cap hit. I don’t think the Ravens will cut Carr as Spotrac and OverTheCap estimate the Ravens in 2020 will be operating with cap space anywhere between $85.8 million to $97.1 million, but his age will certainly be a factor. Once again, I’m getting a little bit ahead of myself Stitched Mark Andrews Jersey , but these are things Eric DeCosta and the front office most certainly have already thought about and discussed.SafetyEarl Thomas IIITony JeffersonDeShon ElliottChuck ClarkAnalysis: When looking over this group, I can’t help but skip ahead to training camp. I’m eager to watch these four as Thomas is the best safety in the NFL since Ed Reed and he’s going to help command this Martindale defense. Beside him is the hard-hitting, twitter talking menace himself, Tony Jefferson. After the current slotted starters come the player I’m most excited to watch in 2019. Yes, even more than ETIII: DeShon Elliott. He has such a high game speed and solid instincts combined with a tenacious motor and I want to see the kind of football he’ll bring to an already character-filled defensive roster.Conclusion: After bankrolling Thomas, this safety unit is set for the near future. I don’t expect a draft pick on a safety, especially with Clark and Elliott behind ETIII & TJ.