Josh Gordon is an American football wide receiver. He played college football at Baylor University and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft. Throughout his NFL career, he played for teams including the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, and Denver Broncos. He has faced multiple suspensions for violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy but has also had successful stints on the field, including a 2013 Pro Bowl appearance.
Josh Gordon's football career has been marked by both on-field success and off-field struggles with addiction. Despite his talent, Gordon's NFL career was repeatedly disrupted by suspensions for violations of the league's substance abuse policy, including multiple violations involving drugs and alcohol. Despite this, Gordon has attempted multiple times to overcome his addiction and return to the NFL. He has been open about his struggles and has sought treatment, including inpatient rehabilitation. In 2019, Gordon was reinstated to the NFL after serving an indefinite suspension, and he played for the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots before being suspended again in 2020. Gordon has stated that he continues to work on his recovery and is hopeful that he will be able to return to the NFL in the future.
