COSTA MESA, Calif. — Running back Melvin Gordon will end his holdout and report to the Los Angeles Chargers today, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because he wasn’t at liberty to publicly discuss the situation. The running back has been absent since the start of training camp because of a contract dispute.

Gordon is not expected to play Sunday when the Chargers (1-2) travel to Miami (0-3). Los Angeles’ next two games after the Dolphins are at home against Denver and Pittsburgh.

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. Gordon also is subject to fines of up to $40,000 under the collective-bargaining agreement for each day he missed training camp.

General Manager Tom Telesco suspended contract talks with Gordon’s agents until after the season. 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.

JAGUARS — Disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey has left the team to be with his family for the birth of his second child.

The Jaguars made the surprising announcement with a statement from Coach Doug Marrone on Wednesday night, adding to Ramsey’s ongoing trade saga.

Ramsey’s paternal leave – it’s unclear how long he could be gone – is the latest twist in a weird week for Jacksonville’s star cornerback.

Ramsey missed practice Wednesday because of an apparent back injury that Marrone said he knew nothing about until earlier in the day. Marrone chuckled through a series of questions about his star defender and said “his back got tight.”

STEELERS — Pittsburgh acquired tight end Nick Vannett from Seattle for a fifth-round pick in 2020.

Pittsburgh is in need of help at tight end. The team placed Xavier Grimble on injured reserve because of a calf injury sustained against San Francisco on Sunday. Veteran Vance McDonald is dealing with a shoulder issue that makes his status for Monday night’s game against Cincinnati uncertain.

Vannett, a third-round pick in 2016, had 48 receptions for 463 yards and four touchdowns in three-plus seasons with the Seahawks, including four catches for 38 yards so far in 2019.

Coach Mike Tomlin said he’s optimistic that McDonald will be available against the Bengals (0-3) and called Vannett’s addition “significant.”

WASHINGTON — Quarterback Case Keenum’s foot injury puts his availability in doubt for Sunday’s game at the New York Giants.

Coach Jay Gruden said Keenum underwent an MRI and did not participate in a walkthrough Wednesday. If Keenum can’t play, Wasgington (0-3) will either turn to longtime backup Colt McCoy, coming off a broken leg, or ask 15th overall pick Dwayne Haskins to make his NFL debut.

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