NFL suspends WR Josh Gordon: one year minimum, no pay
CLEVELAND -- Josh Gordon is officially suspended without pay for a minimum of one year for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, the Browns announced Tuesday. And the team couldn't sound more fed up with the wide receiver.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Jan. 25 that Gordon had failed a league-issued substance abuse test, this time for alcohol. This is Gordon's third NFL suspension. Also, the team suspended Gordon on the final week of the season for missing team activities. The NFL issued a zero-drinking stipulation for Gordon as a result of his repeat offenses.
In a statement, general manager Ray Farmer was blunt in his assessment of Gordon.
"As we have conveyed, we are disappointed to once again be at this point with Josh," Farmer said. "Throughout his career we have tried to assist him in getting support like we would with any member of our organization. Unfortunately our efforts have not resonated with him. It is evident that Josh needs to make some substantial strides to live up to the positive culture we are trying to build this football team upon.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12275102/nfl-suspends-josh-gordon-cleveland-browns-least-one-year
According to the link, Gordon said that he had two beers and two drinks during a flight with teammates to Las Vegas on Jan. 2, and was tested when the plane landed. Gordon says he is not an alcoholic, or a drug addict, and takes exception to media pundits who call him so.
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