Source: RB Gordon had microfracture surgery

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SAN DIEGO — Running back Melvin Gordon participated on the field in the Chargers’ offseason program on Monday, and told reporters he expects to be fully healthy from surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee by the start of training camp in the end of July.

A source confirmed that Gordon had microfracture knee surgery in January, performed by noted orthopedic specialist James Andrews. Recovery time from the procedure is typically four-to-six months.

“No question, I’ll definitely be ready for training camp,” Gordon said. “I’m not even worried about that.”

Melvin Gordon rushed for 641 yards on 184 carries, averaging 3.5 yards per carry as a rookie last season. AP Photo/Denis Poroy

The San Diego Union-Tribune first reported the surgery.

Gordon suffered the injury in the second quarter of San Diego’s last home game of the 2015 season on Dec. 20 against the Miami …

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