Report: Death Of Josh Gordon Brother Led To Relapse Last Season

Addiction can easily destroy someone’s life, and Josh Gordon knows it best. The NFL has suspended the former Patriots wide receiver for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy on five different occasions. Gordon received his last suspension in December. However, the talented wide receiver is on a good way to fix his life and he has applied for reinstatement. It turns out that the great Josh Gordon has been trying to find ways to cope with the death of his brother.

The 29-year-old wide receiver had to deal with mental issues and addiction. His struggles have been making headlines for quite some time, and there are a lot of questions about Gordon’s suspension. There have been so many stories about Gordon and his struggles. Fans got to learn more details right after he received his punishment.

Josh Gordon is trying to overcome the death of his brother

Gordon’s lawyer explained that the wide receiver struggled due to his brother’s death.

“Josh had a lapse because of his brother’s death. That’s what set him back,” Adam Kenner told NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “But since that time, he has realized how important it is for him to take the right steps, do what’s proper, and understand how to manage these issues. He’s installed the right team around him to make sure he’s on the right path. He understands he’s been given every chance. He looks forward to making the most of this.”

Gordon will need a strong support system to survive this and that will be the most important thing he will need at the moment. Battling addiction is a terrible thing, and Gordon will need all the help he can get. Losing a brother and a close family member is devastating, and the football player promised to take care of his mental health. That’s why he decided to take a break from football. The Patriots welcomed him in Foxboro, but Gordon’s situation hasn’t improved. Bill Belichick trusted the talented wide receiver and, who knows, maybe he will be able to join the Patriots in the near future. He was excellent with the Patriots players, and his talent could help the team win games.