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Running back Melvin Gordon will end his holdout and report to the Los Angeles Chargers today.

Gordon absent since the start of training camp due to a contract dispute, is not expected to play Sunday when the Chargers (1-2) travel to Miami (0-3).

“I don’t think you walk in camp and just play right away. You can run and do all the drills you want but it is hard to simulate real football,” coach Anthony Lynn said Wednesday.

Gordon was slated to make $5.6 million on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract. That amount decreased by approximately $329,412 for each game he misses. He also is subject to fines of up to $40,000 for each day he missed training camp. Gordon was seeking an extension of $13 million to $14.4 million per season, which was equivalent to deals signed by Todd Gurley, David Johnson and Le’Veon Bell. The Chargers offered around $10 million per year.

Gordon has gained over 1,200 yards from scrimmage and scored 10 or more TDs in three straight seasons. RAMSEY LEAVES FOR CHILD’S BIRTH >> Disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey has left the Jaguars to be with his family for the birth of his second child, adding to his ongoing trade saga.

“Months ago in the offseason, Jalen notified me that he was expecting the birth of his second child in late September,” coach Doug Marrone said. “We spoke about this recently and again today after practice and decided that it was best for Jalen to fly to Nashville after meetings to be with his family during the birth of their daughter.”

Ramsey missed practice Wednesday because of an apparent back injury. He also missed practice Monday because of an apparent illness, fueling speculation that he was making up reasons to skip practice. That came a little more than a week after he said “my time is up here in Jacksonville.” BRONCOS CORNERBACK

CALLAHAN OUT UNTIL NOVEMBER >> Broncos cornerback Bryce Callahan will miss at least another month after undergoing a medical procedure on his surgically repaired left foot. Coach Vic Fangio said Callahan, who has yet to make his Denver debut, will miss four to six weeks and a full-fledged second surgery is still a possibility as is a trip to injured reserve.

KEENUM’S STATUS VS. GIANTS IN DOUBT >> Washington QB Case Keenum’s foot injury puts his availability for Sunday’s game against the Giants in doubt. He underwent an MRI and did not practice Wednesday.