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Josh Gordon Facing Indefinite Substance Abuse Suspension From NFL

Josh Gordon is once again gone from the NFL. He’s spent a vast majority of the past 4 years under suspension for marijuana and possibly other drugs. This morning the New England Patriots wide receiver announced that he will be leaving the team via the tweet below:

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— Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) December 20, 2018

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While Josh is certainly right to take his mental health seriously, however, Josh Gordon was also facing ANOTHER indefinite suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy for the umpteenth time. Gordon

#Patriots WR Josh Gordon is facing another indefinite suspension for violating terms of his reinstatement under the substance abuse policy, per source. He announced today he’s stepping away to address his mental health.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 20, 2018

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We hope Josh gets the help he needs. He’s a fantastic athlete, but it appears that his NFL career has come to end.