There’s a possibility that NFL games will be played without fans this upcoming season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
For some players it’s a big deal. However, it isn’t for running back Melvin Gordon. During an interview with former NFL cornerback Marcus Cromartie, Gordon said playing with the Chargers in Los Angeles prepared him in case fans aren’t allowed.
“Bro, we didn’t have fans anyway,” Gordon said. “We didn’t have many Chargers fans at the game. I’m just going to be honest. We didn’t have many Chargers fans at the game. Much loyalty, love, but we didn’t have many. So I’m not missing anything.”
After moving to Los Angeles, the Chargers were forced to play in Dignity Health Sports Park, the home to Major League Soccer team – L.A. Galaxy, which only seated 27,000 for three seasons.
Of those in the stadium, the majority consisted of opposing fans. The reason for that was because the Chargers have struggled to build a large fanbase after moving from San Diego.
Gordon, now a Bronco is slated to play his former team twice this upcoming season. One of those games will be played at SoFi Stadium, the new home to the Chargers and Rams.