The Facts: Gordon participated in on-field drills Monday. Afterward, he acknowledged he is not yet 100 percent, still working back from a January knee procedure. Sources said that Gordon underwent microfracture surgery and was given a recovery timetable of four to six months. "I'm getting better. I'm getting better," Gordon said. "I'm not where I want to be, but I think I'm ahead of schedule. I'm sprinting pretty well. I'm cutting. … No question, I'll be ready for training camp. I'm not even worried about that."

Diehards Line: As SDUT's Michael Gehlken notes, that phrase, microfracture surgery, carries an ominous connotation. While some past cases warrant the association, a high concern level about Gordon’s short- and long-term recovery is not sensed here. He expects to practice without limitation well before the start of training camp in late July. Gordon suffered a small cartilage tear in his left knee on Dec. 20 against the Dolphins. He was placed on injured reserve, missing the final two games. It was known he had surgery on Jan. 5, but until now, its exact nature was unclear. As a first-round draft pick, he had high hopes both for the Chargers and himself entering the 2015 campaign. Neither materialized. The team finished 4-12, as the collective running game faltered to a league-low 3.5 yards per carry. Gordon showed early flashes but did not find the end zone. He had 184 carries for 641 yards and 33 catches for 192. Be it through changes in coaching or player personnel, the organization has worked to better set up Gordon for success. Now all he has to do is get up to full speed. We'll be watching for more.