Report: Browns WR Josh Gordon facing a year-long suspension
By Jack Crosby
According to a report from ESPN Outside the Lines, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon could be facing a year-long suspension for the 2014 NFL season due to another failed drug test, his second, four months ago for marijuana use.
"Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon could face a season-long suspension after a second failed drug test months ago, this time for marijuana, sources told “Outside the Lines” on Friday."
ESPN was able to reach Gordon by phone, however he declined all comments at this time.
“That’s something you’re going to have to talk to [agent] Drew Rosenhaus about. I really don’t know anything about it.” Gordon told ESPN.
Gordon was suspended two games of the 2013 season for a failed drug test without pay, although he did end up leading the league in receiving yards when the year was over with 1,646 on 87 catches with nine touchdowns, even with the shaky quarterback play the team was dealing with.
While the team could draft another wide receiver, and is expected to, this weekend in the NFL Draft, Gordon was undoubtedly going to be the top target on the team and would have helped wonderfully with the progression of the team’s second first-round pick Thursday, QB Johnny Manziel.
When asked if he will appeal by ESPN, Gordon also directed that question to Rosenhaus.