HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 27: San Diego Chargers Running Back Melvin Gordon (28) takes a hand-off from San Diego Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers (17) during the NFL Football game between the San Diego Chargers and the Houston Texans on November 27, 2016, at NRG Stadium in Houston Texas. (Photo by Tom Walko/Icon Sportswire)
San Diego Chargers Running Back Melvin Gordon takes a hand-off from San Diego Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers. Photo by Tom Walko/Icon Sportswire

San Diego Chargers star running back Melvin Gordon was carted off the field with a hip injury during the game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday.

Halfway through the first quarter, Gordon was hit in the back by Carolina linebacker Thomas Davis while attempting to recover a fumble by Phillip Rivers.

Rookie linebacker Joey Bosa was taken out of the game as well after sacking Cam Newton with an apparent neck injury.

Both players join a list of injured Bolts that includes Keenan Allen, Danny Woodhead and Jason Verrett, among others.