New England Patriots’ leading wide receiver Josh Gordon announced on Thursday that he is stepping away from football. Gordon, who joined the Pats in September from Cleveland Browns, announced his decision via Twitter, saying he wants to focus on his mental health.

“I take my mental health very seriously at this point to ensure I remain able to perform at the highest level.” Gordon wrote. “I have recently felt like I could have a better grasp on things mentally. With that said, I will be stepping away from the football field for a bit to focus on my mental health.”

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— Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) December 20, 2018

New England also issued a statement, saying they support the player’s “continued efforts to focus on his health.“

Statement from the New England Patriots on Josh Gordon: pic.twitter.com/tXmXrXVrJL

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 20, 2018

Josh Gordon, who is considered one of the most talented WRs in the last decade, struggled with substance abuse since entering the league in 2012. After serving several suspensions for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy, it seemed that Gordon is dedicated to leaving his problems behind and starting fresh.

Still, he managed to play just one regular season game for the Browns, before being traded to New England after “violating team’s trust.”

After a shaky start with the Patriots, Josh Gordon established himself as No.2 receiver on the team’s depth chart. He will finish the season with 40 receptions for team-high 720 yards and three touchdowns.

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Cleveland Browns have finally had it with their troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon and will release or trade the 27-year-old in the coming days.

Initially, the Browns announced on Saturday that they will release Gordon after he reportedly showed up late for practice with a hamstring injury. The player injured himself on a promotional photo shoot which was not team sponsored according to multiple sources.

“This afternoon we informed Josh Gordon and his representatives that we are going to release him on Monday,” – said Browns’ general manager John Dorsey in a statement on Saturday. “For the past six years, the Browns have fully supported and invested in Josh, both personally and professionally and wanted the best for him, but unfortunately we’ve reached a point where we feel it’s best to part ways and move forward. We wish Josh well.”

Insiders close to Cleveland Browns organization say that the team wanted to move on from Josh Gordon in order to finally start a culture change. Gordon had numerous off-field issues since he joined the Browns in 2012 including multiple violations of league’s substance abuse policy. He ended up missing 2014 and 2015 season while playing only 11 games since 2013 season. Browns supported Gordon through all of these years, but it looks like they gave up after these recent events.

Despite all the problems that surround Josh Gordon, there are still other NFL teams that would like to see him in their uniform. This is why the Browns decided against releasing Gordon on Monday as they initially planned, and are now looking into trade options with San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots being among the most probable options.

Josh Gordon played in the Browns season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers and had one catch for 17 yards and a touchdown.

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Cleveland Browns’ wide receiver Josh Gordon rejoined the team after taking leave to focus “on his mental and physical health” a few weeks ago. Former Pro Bowler shared a statement on Twitter following his return, saying that he is thankful to “Browns and NFL family” for their “love, support, and patience” during the time he took off.

“As I humbly return to being a member of this team with an opportunity to get back to playing this game I love, I realize in order for me to reach my full potential my primary focus must remain on my sobriety and mental well-being,” – the 27-year-old added.

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— Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) August 18, 2018

Following Gordon’s return, Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson said that he never “lost trust” in the player and that he respects his decision to focus on his health.

“I never lost trust in him,” – said Jackson on Saturday. “Obviously, he was doing something to make himself better and put himself in a better place, which I think is very important. I think the health part for him is real important, and I get that and respect that.“

Welcome back, @JOSH_GORDONXII! pic.twitter.com/GrGF0J0jNY

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) August 18, 2018

Josh Gordon left the Browns before the start of training camp, citing his” overall health and treatment plan” as the main reason. Gordon previously struggled with substance abuse, which caused him to play just 10 NFL games since 2013 due to various suspensions. Being sober now, he didn’t want to put in danger his future football career and decided to seek additional counseling for anxiety.

After his return, Browns placed Josh Gordon on the active/non-football injury list, but he is still not cleared to practice. According to team’s general manager John Dorsey, Gordon will participate in meetings and conditioning, and will gradually return to football activities.

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After being conditionally reinstated by the NFL earlier this month, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon opened about his substance abuse in a recent interview with GQ magazine. He even admitted that he used drugs and/or alcohol before every NFL game he played. According to Gordon, it was something of a ritual to him.

“We would stay at the team hotel, and then players are allowed to go back home, get what they need and then go to the game,” – Gordon said. “So I’d leave the hotel early morning, go home, eat breakfast, do my little ritual, whatever it may be, some weed, some alcohol and then go to the game. And then, I’d definitely be partying after every game, win or lose. Every game.“

After being drafted by the Browns in 2012 Supplemental Draft, Gordon went on to be among the best rookie wide receivers in the league. In his second year in NFL, Gordon led the league in receiving yards and earn First-team All-Pro honors although he missed the first two games due to violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. After playing just 5 games in 2014, Gordon was suspended for the entire 2015 season and didn’t play a game in 2016 due to various substance-abuse policy violations. He applied various times for reinstatement, and the league finally agreed to reinstate him on November 1 on a conditional basis, making him eligible to return in Week 13.

Despite Gordon’s reveal that he has been using substances before NFL games, Browns coach Hue Jackson said that won’t affect his thoughts on Gordon being a part of the team.

“I think he was letting things out, if that’s what was said,” – Jackson said. “I think he was cleansing himself of his past, and I get that, a little bit. But again, I think he said what he felt he needed to say.“

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New England Patriots’ leading wide receiver Josh Gordon announced on Thursday that he is stepping away from football. Gordon, who joined the Pats in September from Cleveland Browns, announced his decision via Twitter, saying he wants to focus on his mental health.

“I take my mental health very seriously at this point to ensure I remain able to perform at the highest level.” Gordon wrote. “I have recently felt like I could have a better grasp on things mentally. With that said, I will be stepping away from the football field for a bit to focus on my mental health.”

pic.twitter.com/omiQgO8IjE

— Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) December 20, 2018

New England also issued a statement, saying they support the player’s “continued efforts to focus on his health.“

Statement from the New England Patriots on Josh Gordon: pic.twitter.com/tXmXrXVrJL

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 20, 2018

Josh Gordon, who is considered one of the most talented WRs in the last decade, struggled with substance abuse since entering the league in 2012. After serving several suspensions for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy, it seemed that Gordon is dedicated to leaving his problems behind and starting fresh.

Still, he managed to play just one regular season game for the Browns, before being traded to New England after “violating team’s trust.”

After a shaky start with the Patriots, Josh Gordon established himself as No.2 receiver on the team’s depth chart. He will finish the season with 40 receptions for team-high 720 yards and three touchdowns.

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Cleveland Browns have finally had it with their troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon and will release or trade the 27-year-old in the coming days.

Initially, the Browns announced on Saturday that they will release Gordon after he reportedly showed up late for practice with a hamstring injury. The player injured himself on a promotional photo shoot which was not team sponsored according to multiple sources.

“This afternoon we informed Josh Gordon and his representatives that we are going to release him on Monday,” – said Browns’ general manager John Dorsey in a statement on Saturday. “For the past six years, the Browns have fully supported and invested in Josh, both personally and professionally and wanted the best for him, but unfortunately we’ve reached a point where we feel it’s best to part ways and move forward. We wish Josh well.”

Insiders close to Cleveland Browns organization say that the team wanted to move on from Josh Gordon in order to finally start a culture change. Gordon had numerous off-field issues since he joined the Browns in 2012 including multiple violations of league’s substance abuse policy. He ended up missing 2014 and 2015 season while playing only 11 games since 2013 season. Browns supported Gordon through all of these years, but it looks like they gave up after these recent events.

Despite all the problems that surround Josh Gordon, there are still other NFL teams that would like to see him in their uniform. This is why the Browns decided against releasing Gordon on Monday as they initially planned, and are now looking into trade options with San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots being among the most probable options.

Josh Gordon played in the Browns season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers and had one catch for 17 yards and a touchdown.

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Cleveland Browns’ wide receiver Josh Gordon rejoined the team after taking leave to focus “on his mental and physical health” a few weeks ago. Former Pro Bowler shared a statement on Twitter following his return, saying that he is thankful to “Browns and NFL family” for their “love, support, and patience” during the time he took off.

“As I humbly return to being a member of this team with an opportunity to get back to playing this game I love, I realize in order for me to reach my full potential my primary focus must remain on my sobriety and mental well-being,” – the 27-year-old added.

pic.twitter.com/W265srVBsR

— Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) August 18, 2018

Following Gordon’s return, Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson said that he never “lost trust” in the player and that he respects his decision to focus on his health.

“I never lost trust in him,” – said Jackson on Saturday. “Obviously, he was doing something to make himself better and put himself in a better place, which I think is very important. I think the health part for him is real important, and I get that and respect that.“

Welcome back, @JOSH_GORDONXII! pic.twitter.com/GrGF0J0jNY

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) August 18, 2018

Josh Gordon left the Browns before the start of training camp, citing his” overall health and treatment plan” as the main reason. Gordon previously struggled with substance abuse, which caused him to play just 10 NFL games since 2013 due to various suspensions. Being sober now, he didn’t want to put in danger his future football career and decided to seek additional counseling for anxiety.

After his return, Browns placed Josh Gordon on the active/non-football injury list, but he is still not cleared to practice. According to team’s general manager John Dorsey, Gordon will participate in meetings and conditioning, and will gradually return to football activities.

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After being conditionally reinstated by the NFL earlier this month, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon opened about his substance abuse in a recent interview with GQ magazine. He even admitted that he used drugs and/or alcohol before every NFL game he played. According to Gordon, it was something of a ritual to him.

“We would stay at the team hotel, and then players are allowed to go back home, get what they need and then go to the game,” – Gordon said. “So I’d leave the hotel early morning, go home, eat breakfast, do my little ritual, whatever it may be, some weed, some alcohol and then go to the game. And then, I’d definitely be partying after every game, win or lose. Every game.“

After being drafted by the Browns in 2012 Supplemental Draft, Gordon went on to be among the best rookie wide receivers in the league. In his second year in NFL, Gordon led the league in receiving yards and earn First-team All-Pro honors although he missed the first two games due to violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. After playing just 5 games in 2014, Gordon was suspended for the entire 2015 season and didn’t play a game in 2016 due to various substance-abuse policy violations. He applied various times for reinstatement, and the league finally agreed to reinstate him on November 1 on a conditional basis, making him eligible to return in Week 13.

Despite Gordon’s reveal that he has been using substances before NFL games, Browns coach Hue Jackson said that won’t affect his thoughts on Gordon being a part of the team.

“I think he was letting things out, if that’s what was said,” – Jackson said. “I think he was cleansing himself of his past, and I get that, a little bit. But again, I think he said what he felt he needed to say.“

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