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Less than one week before he was set to return to the Cleveland Browns, Josh Gordon dropped some bombshell news on the team. The stud wide receiver has put his football return on hold and has checked himself into an in-patient rehab facility.
Gordon missed all of last season for violating the league’s substance abuse party and although he was conditionally reinstated for this year, he still had to miss the first four games.
He was set to return Week 5 against the New England Patriots.
As of now, it is not clear why Gordon entered rehab and both the NFL and the Browns have fully supported his decision to take care of himself. Josh had this to say about his move:
“After careful thought and deep consideration I’ve decided that I need to step away from pursuing my return to the Browns and my football career to enter an in-patient rehabilitation facility. This is the right decision for me and one that I hope will enable me to gain full control of my life and continue on a path to reach my full potential as a person. I appreciate the support of the NFL, NFLPA, the Browns, my teammates, my agent and the community through this extremely challenging process.”
Under some pressure & stress recently, had to take a time out for myself.Sometimes you have to do what's best for you. Thank u @nfl @Browns
— Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) September 29, 2016
UPDATE: Sources within the Browns organization are saying that they are cutting ties with Gordon. Coach Hue Jackson said he will no longer answer questions about the situation. The team is still trying to figure out how to go about cutting ties with him.