The Facts: Melvin Gordon, who is nearly five weeks into a holdout over his contract, told ESPN.com's Eric D. Williams on Monday he is training rigorously in California and is ready to play football. Gordon says he wants to play but continues to wait for a resolution. "Just waiting on the call," said the Pro Bowl back, who also has spent time preparing in Florida. Gordon declined to discuss his contract situation and his holdout.

Diehards Line: In case you haven't been following along, both sides have remained millions apart in negotiations, a source told Williams. The top of the running back market begins at around $13 million per year, and the Chargers have been well short of that number, despite discussions about bridging the gap with incentives. Gordon has told the Chargers through his representation that if he does not receive a new deal, he will sit out.