The NFL’s and NFLPA are finalizing a new policy on substance abuse and performance-enhancing drugs that will allow many suspended players to be reinstated immediately, Cleveland.com reported on Friday.
However, Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon won't be among them. That's not necessarily bad news for Cleveland fans.
Gordon is expected to have his yearlong suspension reduced to 10 games. After sitting out the first two games this season, the NFLPA announced that if Gordon is convicted Nov. 18 or enters a plea agreement on a charge of driving while impaired in Raleigh, N.C., two games will be added to his suspension, according to Ohio.com.
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#Browns Josh Gordon has been notified that his suspension is now a total of 10 games. That's pending final approval of the new drug policy.
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 13, 2014
#Browns Josh Gordon's DWI hearing is Nov. 18 in Raleigh, N.C. If he's convicted, that would be 2 more games out for a total of 12. — Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 12, 2014
Per new rules of the impending drug agreement, #Browns WR Josh Gordon is now allowed to be at their facility. What the team badly wanted
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 15, 2014
Gordon will also be able to workout at the Browns’ facility during the suspension when the deal gets approved. The Browns sit at 1-1 after winning in improbable fashion against the surprise 0-2 New Orleans Saints.
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Despite playing in only 14 games, Gordon caught 87 balls for a league high 1646 yards with nine touchdowns. Gordon is seen as one of the brightest young stars in the NFL, but his frequent off the field issues could cut that promising career short.
Hmm.. Interesting.. — Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) September 12, 2014
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