Josh Gordon Petition for Reinstatement Reportedly Denied: Comments, Reaction

April 12, 2016   ·   Joseph Zucker   ·   Jump to comments

The NFL reportedly denied Josh Gordon's petition for reinstatement Tuesday, per Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot and NFL Media's Albert Breer. According to Breer, the Cleveland Browns wide receiver can reapply on Aug. 1. 
The development comes a day after Fox Sports' Mike Garafolo reported Gordon failed a drug test in March. Both of his "A" and "B" samples reportedly tested positive for marijuana and dilute, and despite the fact the amount of marijuana didn't meet the required threshold, having a diluted sample equates to testing positive.
ESPN's Adam Schefter didn't rule out the chance Gordon could see the field in 2016:
ESPN.com's Tony Grossi reported the Browns aren't looking to make a roster move as a result of Tuesday's news, which could mean the team is banking on him being available to play at a later date.
"I always learned something a long time ago—you never worry about something you never had," said Browns head coach Hue Jackson at the NFL's ...

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