NFL reinstates wide receiver Josh Gordon

With the retirement of tight end Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been in need of another big play weapon.

Help is now on the way, as Commissioner Roger Goodell notified talented Patriots' wide receiver Josh Gordon that he will be reinstated to the NFL on a conditional basis.

Gordon has had a history of substance abuse problems, causing him to be suspended multiple times throughout his career.  Gordon had been suspended indefinitely since December of 2018 for violations of the NFL-NFLPA Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.​

"We are all rooting for Josh to succeed, both personally and professionally," said Goodell. "Everyone shares in that hope and will continue to support him to every extent possible. But as Josh acknowledged, ultimately his success is up to him."

Effective Sunday, Gordon may rejoin the Patriots to attend meetings and engage in conditioning work and individual workouts.

Subject to appropriate progress on clinical care and other arrangements, he will be permitted to participate in team activities including practice. Because he will not have had sufficient conditioning and practice time, however, he may attend but may not play in the Patriots' Thursday, August 22 game.

By Staff of TheDailySportsHerald.com