ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 23: Josh Gordon #12 of the Cleveland Browns stands on the sideliens in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 23, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon has failed another NFL administered drug test, according to Fox Sports.
The sample submitted by the receiver actually contained less than the legal limit of marijuana allowed by the league, but also had a diluting substance. Having a diluted sample counts the same as a failed drug test.
Gordon is currently serving a year long suspension after testing positive for alcohol use in January 2015. He submitted to the NFL’s substance abuse program in September 2014 and was suspended for a year in February 2015. He applied for reinstatement this past January, but with news of this recent test, he won’t be able to to be reinstated for 2-3 months.
When Gordon has been on the field, he has proven to be a real game changer for the Browns. Selected in the second round of the 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft, the 6’3 225 pound Gordon showed potential as he caught 50 passes for 805 yards and five touchdowns.
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He had a breakout sophomore NFL season in 2013, despite playing in 14 games. During his second season, Gordon had 87 receptions for 1,646 yards (Browns’ record) and 9 touchdowns. He was led the league in receiving yards and was named an All-Pro and named to the Pro-Bowl. During the season, Gordon became the first player in NFL history to have consecutive 200 yard receiving games with 237 yards against the Steelers followed by franchise record 261 yards against Jacksonville the following week.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Gordon’s possible reinstatement will be delayed until the NFL is comfortable with a period of 60-90 days with no “red-flag tests”.
It was also recently disclosed that embattled former Browns’ quarterback Johnny Manziel has been living with Gordon during the offseason.
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