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. The Seahawks have suspended Josh Gordon after he was found in violation of the NFL's substance abuse policies. The incident will leave another 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 the most gifted receivers in the NFL. However, his latest suspension is his third indefinite suspension in the NFL and his sixth suspension since the 2013 season. The last time Josh Gordon was handed an indefinite suspension was, incidentally, in December last year. He then, consequently, missed the last three games of the season after the suspension. 

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Josh Gordon suspension history

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

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

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