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Josh Gordon once again reinstated by the NFL

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon sets up against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Troubled 29-year-old wide receiver Josh Gordon has been reinstated by the NFL coming back from yet another suspension.

Gordon was suspended without pay for violating performing-enhancing substances and substance abuse policies.

His most recent transaction was in September after he signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Seattle.

Gordon will be eligible to practice with the team on December 21, and we may see him in game action shortly after.

This is Gordon’s history since 2013, and listed are his punishments and fines below:

  • JUN 7 2013 – Suspended 2 games, and fined an additional 2, for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, forfeiting $148,894 in 2013 salary with Cleveland.
  • AUG 27 2014 – Suspended for the entire 2014 season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, forfeiting $1.39M in salary/bonus with Cleveland.
  • DEC 27 2014 – Suspended 1 game for a violation of team rules with Cleveland.
  • JAN 25 2015 – Suspended for the entire 2015 season for violating the NFL’s drug/alcohol policy.
  • JUL 25 2016 – Suspended 4 games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, foerfeiting $251,389 in 2016 salary with Cleveland.
  • DEC 20 2018 – Suspended indefinitely for violating the league’s substance abuse policy (5th charge), forfeiting a remaining $92,941 of 2018 salary with New England.
  • DEC 16 2019 – Suspended indefinitely for violating the league’s PED policy, forfeiting $238,235 in remaining 2019 salary with Seattle.

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