Update:
Jason Cole of B/R reports suspended Browns WR Josh Gordon has been working out in California and staying away from the bad influences that have led to numerous off-the-field issues.
According to Cole, Gordon believes he has these issues under control and thinks he has a “good chance” of being reinstated by the NFL.
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Tony Grossi of ESPN.com reports that suspended Browns WR Josh Gordon has applied for reinstatement.
The NFL will have a decision regarding whether Gordon is reinstated or now within 60 days of the receipt of his application.
Gordon, 24, would have had just one more year remaining on his four-year, $5.342 million rookie contract that$3.8 million included guaranteed.
However, Gordon’s suspension will prevent him from becoming an unrestricted free agent after the 2015 season. Ian Rapoport mentioned a while back that Gordon’s suspension will keep be under contract through the 2016 season before becoming a restricted free agent in 2017.
In 2014, Gordon appeared in five games and caught 24 passes for 303 yards receiving, but didn’t score a touchdown.
We’ll have more regarding Gordon’s return to the Browns as the news is available.
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