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Josh Gordon Suspension May Cost Him Millions, Changes Free Agent Status

By Bryan Rose

Nov 23, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (12) runs after a catch in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Browns won 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (12) runs after a catch in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Browns won 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon may have lost millions because of his Week 17 suspension as it changed his free agent status.

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It’s takes a special type of talent to make poor decision after poor decision, yet Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon seems to be an All-Pro when it comes to such.

Presumably, one would expect Gordon to be on his best behavior considering he missed the first three quarters of the NFL season over a suspension but earlier today the receiver felt the wrath yet again as the Cleveland Browns suspended him for Week 17.

It’s a benching that may cost the former Pro Bowl selection a lot of money as Adam Schefter of ESPN notes the wideout could lose millions because he will not have an accredited season as he only played in five games.

“Josh Gordon’s one-game suspension today could cost him millions. By being suspended for last game of season, Gordon will be active for only 5 games this season, falling one game short of what he needs for an accredited season. Thus, after next season, Gordon will be a restricted free agent, not the unrestricted free agent he was scheduled to be.”

Schefter continued on, “In the NFL, a player needs to be active for six games to earn an accredited season. He needs to become an unrestricted free agent. Gordon was active for five games this season, due to his suspensions, and with this most recent one, will fall one game short of having this count as an accredited season toward free agency.”

It’s likely Josh Gordon wasn’t aware of such and is going to find out the hard way.

Of course, given his recent issues, it’s not known if he would have been able to cash in on big money after the 2015 season regardless, though it’s still a hefty blow to the pocket books of the Cleveland Browns wide receiver.

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