faba Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Josh Gordon faces suspension Updated: May 9, 2014, 6:12 PM ET By T.J. Quinn and Don Van Natta Jr. | ESPN.com 562 571 69 EMAIL PRINT 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. Reached by phone Friday afternoon, Gordon said: "That's something you're going to have to talk to [agent] Drew Rosenhaus about. I really don't know anything about it." [ Asked whether he planned an appeal of his suspension and test, Gordon said, "I'm going to have to find out about that later. You need to call Drew," before hanging up. Rosenhaus declined to comment but said the information was "not true." The 23-year-old Gordon was expected to the top target for Brian Hoyer or rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel this upcoming season. Gordon, who was suspended without pay for two games and two additional game checks for his first violation of the league's policy, led the Browns with 87 receptions and had nine touchdowns last season. He led the NFL with 1,646 receiving yards and became the first player with consecutive 200-yard receiving games. He said last year's suspension was the result of using cough syrup that contained codeine -- a banned substance. Two sources told "Outside the Lines" on Friday that Gordon's latest violation is the result of marijuana being found during a drug test. One source said that Gordon received a letter in early winter from a league physician stating he had failed a test. A second letter, informing Gordon that he faced a 16-game suspension but had the right to appeal, was sent in late April. Gordon had drug-testing problems in college as well. He was dismissed from the team at Baylor after being suspended twice for marijuana use. He transferred to Utah but didn't play there after failing another drug test. Gordon is considered the star on an offense that added Manziel on Thursday night with the 22nd selection in the first round of the draft. Prior to the draft, Gordon pushed behind the scenes for the Browns to take Manziel. "I think I was just a big fan of his overall game, his prowess on it," Gordon said Friday on "SVP & Russillo" on ESPN Radio, before OTL reported the substance abuse policy violation. "His outlook on it. His fire and ambition and will to win was greater than I think any other prospect in the draft. "Despite all the mixed reviews and the media downsizing him, his perseverance seemed to be a lot greater than that. I saw something a lot deeper than just his talent that could take us to the next level." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Some times the best trades are the one you never make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I read this a few minutes ago. I laughed, I wonder if the 2000 people that just that got season tickets can get out of paying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Some times the best trades are the one you never make. Yeah who are those people that wanted the Jets to trade for him last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Not a surprise if you know his history. There is a reason why he had to go through the supplemental draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 And this is why Idzik had no interest in trading for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 should have traded eight first rounders for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundunit Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 This guy just chose weed over millions of dollars. Sometimes I just don't get these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 should have traded eight first rounders for him NINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 This guy just chose weed over millions of dollars. Sometimes I just don't get these guys. Let's not entirely discount weed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 poor browns fans........hey they had 12 hours of joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 This guy just chose weed over millions of dollars. Sometimes I just don't get these guys. some of these guys aren't the least bit bright. if it werent for athletic ability they'd be total losers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 should have traded eight first rounders for him 9, or no deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 NINE Nonja'd lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 This is awesome btw, can't make it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 One source said that Gordon received a letter in early winter from a league physician stating he had failed a test. A second letter, informing Gordon that he faced a 16-game suspension but had the right to appeal, was sent in late April. gotta hope the team knew about this. if not, really great timing browns draft a WR ? that would suck for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Let's not entirely discount weed. Mandatory drug testing for mods. Make it happen, Mr. Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Some times the best trades are the one you never make. Said perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Welp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 One source said that Gordon received a letter in early winter from a league physician stating he had failed a test. A second letter, informing Gordon that he faced a 16-game suspension but had the right to appeal, was sent in late April. gotta hope the team knew about this. if not, really great timing browns draft a WR ? that would suck for us saw on twitter they did. didn't have a link though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Mandatory drug testing for mods. Make it happen, Mr. Sullivan. I'm subject to drug testing in my paying job. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Johnny gonna bust hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 For all the numb nuts that were willing to trade the farm for this idiot... http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/10908822/josh-gordon-cleveland-browns-faces-season-long-suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Offer Cleveland a 4th for him now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Cleveland supposedly knew he was going to be suspended before the draft yesterday, and they still didn't look to find a replacement in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Cleveland supposedly knew he was going to be suspended before the draft yesterday, and they still didn't look to find a replacement in the first round. Send them Hill for Gordon even up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Offer Cleveland a 4th for him now sarcasm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJetsVets91 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hate how hard the NFL comes down on marijuana offenses... It's obviously not giving him an unfair advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 stupid ... pot should be legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 dangle stephen hill in front of them LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I don't get it . If a player gets hurt and is in pain broken bone torn ligament are they not entitled to take a pain killer ? Ive seen some players get banned because steroids were being taken for other illnesses . If he got suspened for taking Codene prescribed by a doctor in cough syrup (which I happen to be taking right now) Does the NFL trump the Doc ? Sure Pot has no reason to be in a players system but did he really get the 4 week suspension for codeine ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Get it done Idzik we have a lot of picks get a deal done with Cleveland for Gordon today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 willy how does spending a 4th round pick on a guy who won't be allowed in the stadium help the team ? he has had weed issues for YEARS and he did it again after being suspended for 2 games last year you can't be serious are you trolling ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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