Veteran wideout Josh Gordon didn’t take long finding a new team after being reinstated by the NFL late last week. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that Gordon has already made an agreement with the Kansas City Chiefs to play for the franchise in the 2021 NFL season.
Gordon reportedly had several teams interested in his services but opted for the Chiefs as he would like to find a long-term landing spot. He will initially be part of the team’s practice squad, with his promotion to the active roster being just a matter of time.
The news about Gordon’s decision to sign with the Chiefs was confirmed to Schefter by the player’s agents, Eric Dounn and Matt Leist.
By signing Gordon, the Chiefs fill a big hole at the wide receiver position that was left with the departure of Sammy Watkins in the free agency. The All-Pro wideout Tyreek Hill remains a consistent threat, but Kansas City didn’t have weapons down the depth chart to rely on so far in the season.
The WR and returner specialist Mecole Hardman and veterans Demarcus Robinson and Byron Pringle all saw significant playing time throughout the first three weeks but managed to combine for just 260 yards so far in 2021.
Despite his multiple suspensions in the past several years, Josh Gordon has been a reliable target when on the field. Since entering the league in 2012, Gordon played 65 games and had 247 receptions for 4,252 yards and 20 touchdowns. His best season as a pro came in 2013 when he caught 87 passes for 1,646 yards and nine touchdowns and picked up Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors.
