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LAUNCH!

New England Patriots wide re-
ceiver Josh Gordon warms up
during an NFL football prac-
tice, Wednesday, Dec. 19,
2018, in Foxborough, Mass.
NFL suspends

Patriots' Gordon
for substance

abuse violation

By KYLE HIGHTOWER
AP Sports Writer
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP)
— Patriots receiver Josh
Gordon was suspended
indefinitely Thursday by the
NFL for violating an agree-
ment that allowed him to
play after multiple drug
suspensions, casting doubt
on whether the talented
but troubled playmaker
would ever play in the
league again.
League officials said Thurs-
day that Gordon was re-
turned to the reserve/
commissioner suspended
list indefinitely for breaking
the terms of his reinstate-
ment under the NFL sub-
stance abuse policy.
The news came several
hours after Gordon said he
was stepping away from
football to focus on his
mental health.
Gordon said on Twitter
his decision was spurred
by his own feelings that Houston sets NBA record
he could have a better
grasp on things mentally.
He thanked the Patriots for with 26 3s in 136-118 win
their support and vowed
to work his way back. “We
support Josh Gordon in his
continued efforts to focus Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul, right. passes the ball over Washington Wizards forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of an
on his health. NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Houston.
Associated Press
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