Is Oronde Gadsden playing tonight? Why Chargers TE is off to slow start in Week 14

Mike Moraitis

Is Oronde Gadsden playing tonight? Why Chargers TE is off to slow start in Week 14 image

The Los Angeles Chargers have seen rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden emerge more and more as the season has progressed.

After a quiet start to his first season in the NFL, Gadsden has quickly become a key component in Los Angeles' offense this season.

However, Gadsden is off to a quiet start in the Week 14 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here's what gives.

Is Oronde Gadsden playing tonight?

UPDATE: Gadsden is on the board with his first catch in the third quarter.

UPDATE: We're through the first half and Gadsden only has two targets and no catches. It has been a tough night for the Chargers' offense, so we wouldn't expect much from Gadsden the rest of the way.

Yes, Gadsden is active and healthy, he just hasn't been targeted yet.

The Chargers' first drive was a successful one, but nobody but Los Angeles' running backs touched the football on the scoring drive.

We don't think it'll be long before the young tight end gets going.

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