Josh Gordon is back on the Browns active list. The team announced that the wide receiver has been activated from the non-football injury list and is eligible to participate in all football activities. Since the wideout was already on Cleveland’s 90-man roster, the team won’t have to make a corresponding roster move.
We heard yesterday that Gordon would begin participating in the Browns’ walkthrough portions of practice. It’s uncertain if the 27-year-old will be ready to go for the season opener against the Steelers, but participating in practice is certainly an encouraging step. The receiver returned to the Browns last week after taking part in a health and treatment plan earlier in the preseason.
The 27-year-old has only played in 10 games since 2014, but he was productive following his return to the Browns last season. In five games (five starts), Gordon hauled in 18 receptions for 335 yards and one touchdown. The receiver’s best season came in 2013, when he compiled 87 catches for 1,646 yards and nine scores.
After trading former first-rounder Corey Coleman earlier this month, the Browns receiver depth is questionable behind offseason addition Jarvis Landry. If Gordon ends up missing any regular season time, the Browns will have to turn to two of Antonio Callaway, Rashard Higgins, Jeff Janis, and Damion Ratley for starting gigs. The uncertainty surrounding Gordon led the Browns to consider Dez Bryant, but a deal seems unlikely.