Josh Gordon has been freed. Sort of. Kind of. Eventually.
A league source confirms that the Browns receiver’s suspension will be reduced from 16 to 10 games as a result of the new substance-abuse policy. The specifics aren’t clear, given that his latest positive test for marijuana exceeded the prior threshold of 15 ng/ml by only one ng/ml. The new limit is 35 ng/ml.
Gordon also will be subject to another two-game suspension once his pending DUI charges are resolved, if he is convicted or pleads guilty to the charges. It’s unlikely that those charges will be resolved before the end of the 2014 regular season.
Of course, further violations of the substance-abuse policy could result in additional discipline for Gordon. For now, though, it appears he’ll be back with the Browns in time for the final six games of the year.