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Josh Gordon Suspended by Browns: Latest Details and Reaction
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has had an abbreviated 2014 season due to suspension, and it has now been cut even shorter as he has been suspended for Week 17.
According to the Browns' official Twitter account, the 23-year-old wideout will not play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday due to a violation of team rules
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The Browns have suspended WR Josh Gordon for a violation of team rules. WR Phil Bates has been added to the roster.
1:44 PM - 27 Dec 2014
:Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports reveals why Gordon was suspended:
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Josh Gordon missed walkthrough and that's the reason for his suspension, source says. Unclear if this is the first such incident this yr.
1:54 PM - 27 Dec 2014
Pro Football Talk notes that Gordon wasn't the only player to be absent from the facilities:
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Josh Gordon wasn't the only no show in Cleveland today. Per league source, Johnny Manziel also was not at facility. He's currently on IR.
2:11 PM - 27 Dec 2014
Gordon was initially slated to miss the entire 2014 campaign after violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, but his ban was reduced to 10 games after the policy was amended.
The former Baylor star returned on Nov. 23 and helped the Browns beat the Atlanta Falcons with eight catches for 120 yards, but he hasn't been nearly as productive since.
Regardless of his ability, Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan is among those who believe the Browns should move on from the troubled receiver:
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Source with knowledge of Browns' thinking says suspension of Josh Gordon is also motivated by team wanting to delay his free agency status
1:58 PM - 27 Dec 2014
Gordon is as talented as they come, as evidenced by his 1,600-yard season in 2013, but he finds himself in trouble far too often.
His season is now undoubtedly over, and it will be interesting to see if his Browns career has reached its conclusion as well.