Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is eligible to return to live action next week against the Chargers, and according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (video link), the team does plan to activate him and he will play next Sunday.
Gordon, who has been plagued by suspensions throughout his career, was conditionally reinstated on November 1, and he has reportedly looked like his old self in his subsequent workouts at the team facility. He apparently kept himself in good shape during his recovery from drug and alcohol problems, and all reports concerning Gordon since his reinstatement have been glowing.
Gordon, of course, produced one of the best seasons by a receiver in NFL history in 2013 when he led the league with 1,646 yards in just 14 games, but he has played just five games since that breakout campaign. His next game will be his first since 2014.
Gordon’s business manager, Michael Johnson, said Gordon is in the best mental state of his life and the Browns have “bought in.” For his part, Gordon is curious to see how effective he can be sober, as he says he has never been sober in his professional career.
If Gordon — who is still just 26 — can stay on the field even as an average player, it would represent one of the more incredible comeback stories in recent memory. Suddenly, there may be a reason to watch the Browns in the final few weeks of the season.
He didn’t have drug and alcohol problems. He smoked pot. Not a problem.
He admitted himself that he had alcohol issues. He also used Xanax, cocaine, methazine, codeine, and cough syrup recreationally. The guy DEFINITELY had drug and alcohol problems.
I get it, weed shouldn’t be classified as an illegal drug. But Josh Gordon was a junkie and couldn’t follow the rules. Therefore he was suspended and rightfully so.
He had an alcohol problem.
He didn’t just smoke some weed he used to basically ingest anything that wasn’t nailed to the floor
It’s one thing to smoke some pot or drink some booze, it’s another to do so before/during performing your job…typically people partake in those things AFTER they get off work
I really don’t think that’s the typical person at all to do these type of things!
It goes back to when he played at Baylor. He got booted there too. This has gone on a long time and created a lot of headaches for a lot of people!
Good Luck Josh Gordon! I hope you have conquered your demons
and have a long
and prosperous career.
This “is” Gordon’s last chance!!!!!!! He knows he has a problem, and the NFL has a program to let you keep your job or give it up!
He’s pretty dam good when he’s healthy and playing. As a football fan I look forward to watching him, hoping he doesn’t ruin his last chance. He will have a piss test every quarter.