Josh Gordon denied in his appeal

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...n-rehab-seeks-nfl-reinstatement-in-september/

Report: Josh Gordon in rehab, seeks NFL reinstatement in September
Posted by Charean Williams on August 25, 2017

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Browns receiver Josh Gordon has returned to rehab in hopes of being reinstated to the NFL, according to Jason Cole. Cole, citing sources, tweeted that Gordon entered rehab two months ago in cooperation with the NFL in hopes of returning to the field in late September.

Gordon has entered rehab at least three other times, according to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal.

Gordon, who hasn’t played since December of 2014, had his petition for reinstatement from his drug ban denied three months ago. He can re-apply next month.

The Browns retain Gordon’s rights.

Browns head of football operations Sashi Brown told some of the team’s season ticket holders last week that “we want to better Josh the person first.”

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated Gordon on a conditional basis last summer, but Gordon didn’t adhere to the program and checked himself into inpatient rehab in September. Goodell said last week that Gordon has entered the NFL’s program, a step toward the receiver working his way back onto the field.

Gordon, a supplemental pick in 2012, played in 35 games in three seasons. He made 161 catches for 2,754 yards and 14 touchdowns.

 

[OldSchool]

Honestly at this point it's just a sad story. Million dollar talent that just seems to have higher priorities than playing football. Really just wish him well and hope he's ok.

 

[LACHAMP46]

Honestly at this point it's just a sad story. Million dollar talent that just seems to have higher priorities than playing football.

Would you trade his rights for Spruce? Or would you trade Spruuuuce to the Patriots for a 3rd or 4th round pick since Edleman went down.

 

[wmc540]

I'd trade Spruce for a 7th round pick.

 

[MadGoat]

Honestly at this point it's just a sad story. Million dollar talent that just seems to have higher priorities than playing football. Really just wish him well and hope he's ok.

This certainly sounds like some of the most positive news for him in a while.

 

[g041579]

Josh is just ahead of the curve, cannabis can protect the brain from injuries caused by head trauma from blunt
force. the nfl needs to get their head out of their ass.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonb...arijuana-if-it-wants-to-survive/#1ac2f7f640a9

 

[Loyal]

Would you trade his rights for Spruce? Or would you trade Spruuuuce to the Patriots for a 3rd or 4th round pick since Edleman went down.

I'd trade Spruce for a three day old vending machine egg salad sandwich...
~LACHAMP46

 

[JackDRams]

Josh is just ahead of the curve, cannabis can protect the brain from injuries caused by head trauma from blunt
force. the nfl needs to get their head out of their ass.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonb...arijuana-if-it-wants-to-survive/#1ac2f7f640a9

Yeeeeeeeeeeeah. That's why he's been doing it.

 

[OldSchool]

Josh is just ahead of the curve, cannabis can protect the brain from injuries caused by head trauma from blunt
force. the nfl needs to get their head out of their ass.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonb...arijuana-if-it-wants-to-survive/#1ac2f7f640a9

Until they do it's against the CBA and illegal in the country.

 

[OldSchool]

This certainly sounds like some of the most positive news for him in a while.

Unfortunately this is a regular thing. He gets close to a reinstatement hearing. He relapses and checks himself in. He doesn't get reinstated it's a cycle he's been on for years now.

 

[OldSchool]

Would you trade his rights for Spruce? Or would you trade Spruuuuce to the Patriots for a 3rd or 4th round pick since Edleman went down.

I've said it many times I wouldn't touch Gordon for anything.