Ian Rapoport Gives Update On Josh Gordon’s Status With Patriots

Everyone is familiar with the story of Josh Gordon. Despite his incredible talent, the New England Patriots wide receiver keeps receiving suspensions from the NFL due to his inability to shake his off-the-field demons with substance abuse.

The Patriots acquired Gordon in September from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth-round pick. He played in 11 regular season games for New England and caught 68 balls for 720 yards and three touchdowns.

In a recent appearance on WEEI’s Dale & Keefe Show, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport was asked about the potential return of Gordon to the Patriots. He gave a little update on Gordon’s standing with the Patriots, noting that there are still major questions to whether Gordon will even be reinstated.

“Josh Gordon, I don’t know. I know that for the Patriots, it’s not something that they’re talking about every day,” he said. “It’s not a guy who’s in their plans right now. I think that they would certainly welcome him back if he showed that he’s going to be a better version — as a person, I’m talking about — a better version of the one they got last year. I just don’t know that he’s actually going to get reinstated, prove to the Patriots that he has turned the corner, that he’s a different person, show that he’s in the right frame of mind.

“As always with Josh Gordon, the talent is incredible. We’ve seen probably one-tenth of it, honestly. But there’s always so much that goes into it. I think the Patriots know better than to say this is a guy we’re counting on for next season.”

If Gordon could somehow get reinstated, he would help the team out and give them a true No. 1 receiver.