Josh Gordon handed indefinite suspension for violating NFL's substance abuse policy

Seahawks fans are unlikely to see wide receiver Josh Gordon in action anytime soon. Seahawks have suspended Josh Gordon after he was found in violation of NFL's substance abuse policies. incident will leave ar mark on Josh Gordon's well-documented struggle with sobriety.

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NFL: Josh Gordon suspended indefinitely without pay

Gordon is arguably one of most gifted receivers in NFL. However, his latest suspension is his third indefinite suspension in NFL and his sixth suspension since 2013 season. last time Josh Gordon was handed an indefinite suspension was, incidentally, in December last year. He n, consequently, missed last three games of season after suspension. 

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Josh Gordon suspension history

Josh Gordon was first suspended in 2013, one year after being drafted by Cleveland Browns, missing first two games of 2013 season in process. Just over a year later, he was once again suspended for a year by NFL for violating its substance-abuse policy. This suspension was n reduced to a 10-game suspension. He was n suspended for entirety of   2015 season for same violation.

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Josh Gordon has been in and out of league since being drafted by Cleveland Browns, seven years ago. This season, he has featured for Seahawks in five seasons with seven receptions for 139 yards. Incidentally, NFL anunced suspension just a day after Josh Gordon h an impressive 58-yard reception during Seattle Seahawks' win over Carolina Panrs this past weekend. 

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