It’s been known for some time now that Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon was going to see his full-season suspension reduced to 10 games with the NFL’s change in its drug policy.
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The change in suspension was made official on Friday and Gordon released a statement on the matter through the NFLPA hours later.
"“I’m happy that the NFLPA and NFL worked hard to agree on a new Substances of Abuse policy. I’m very thankful to my union for fighting for a significant reduction in my suspension. I’m glad I can go to the facility during my suspension. I look forward to going to meetings, working out individually, and learning from my coaches and teammates. I can’t wait until game 11 to get back on the field!”"
While Gordon would surely love to be playing with his teammates right now, the stud receiver has to be thrilled that he’ll even be able to see the field this year. And if the Browns are making some sort of playoff push, Gordon has the potential to be an enormous late-season difference maker.
Gordon appeared in just 14 games last season, yet led the NFL in receiving yards with 1,446 yards on 87 balls caught. He also hauled in nine touchdowns.
The Browns selected Gordon in the second round of the 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft.
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