Josh Gordon was reinstated by the NFL earlier this season for a lengthy suspension that he served that stemmed from drug charges. He attended rehab and seems to be back on the right track in his career. Now, his Cleveland Browns team seems to be ready to bring him back on the field
Gordon will be activated by the Browns for their Week 13 matchup vs the Los Angeles Chargers, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
“I felt pretty good,” said Gordon. “I think I knocked that rust off prior to getting back into the building, so that was what I was looking forward to do.” (Via NFL.com)
Gordon credited the team’s conditioning staff for him back on the field and for getting his body where it needs to be in lieu of his suspension.
“Even getting here, the strength and conditioning staff has been on top of it. They have exhausted every resource as far as recovery and things of that nature—massages, treatments and everything I need to do to stay on top of it. I have to make sure I do it. For the most part, I am in real good shape.”
It will be interesting to see if Gordon returns to the dominant receiver that he was in the 2013 season where he racked up 1,646 yards and nine touchdowns. He hasn’t played a game since December 21, 2014.