Josh Gordon gets questionable tag for Patriots

AP

At this time last week, wide receiver Josh Gordon was on track to play for the Browns against the Saints but a lot has changed since then.

Gordon reported to work late on Saturday with a hamstring injury he said he picked up during a photo shoot on Friday night and the Browns announced they’d be parting ways with him a short time later. The Patriots traded for Gordon on Monday and he joined them as a limited participant in practice this week.

The Patriots listed Gordon as questionable for Sunday night’s game against the Lions as a result of that hamstring issue. Right tackle Marcus Cannon, cornerback Keion Crossen and safety Nate Ebner are also listed as questionable.

Tight end Rob Gronkowski didn’t get any injury designation after a limited practice on Thursday. He was back to full participation on Friday and, as reported, his ankle doesn’t appear to be an issue.

41 responses to “Josh Gordon gets questionable tag for Patriots

  1. Gordon adds a whole new dimension to this offense . The underneath guys are going to have a “field” day .

  2. Thumbs down – is that Charlie BROWN who won’t play a snap in 2018? I bet he doesn’t play too!!!

    As for Gordon, we’ll see. With a hammy why risk it though.

  3. Hes just joining the team and there’s 0 chance there hasn’t been communications between the Browns and Pats about what Brown’s program has been and what not to make sure he’s not going to relapse, or at least minimize that risk. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Pats gave him this game off to give him more time to acclimate.

  4. i thumbs down your comment says:
    September 21, 2018 at 4:40 pm
    My prediction: Brown doesn’t play a snap in 2018.

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    I know Tomlin is having some challenges with Brown, but I doubt he is just going to start skipping games. God I hope not. That poor team has had enough of that stuff already.

  5. ladyjet says:
    September 21, 2018 at 4:52 pm
    Was limited all week, will be shocked if he plays as anything but a decoy.

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    I think you are right, but Im sure Brady will hit him a couple times so that the Lions cant just ignore them. As a decoy he can change the game.

  6. Hell probably have a package of plays designed for him. I wouldnt say he has more than 4 targets though. If he has 2-3 catches I would be happy, he doesnt know the playbook and you do not play unless you know the playbook. Theyll design some plays for him to run deep or be a decoy but I wouldnt expect him to make an impact for a couple weeks and only if he knows the playbook and focuses on football.

  7. My guess is they will play him. Since they know who he is, and they know how hard it is to learn their system, they can just use him to run off coverage. Something like a route straight down the sideline and if he gets a step on the coverage, throw to him.

  8. He has only been there a few days. He doesn’t know the playbook etc.

    I would guess if he plays it will only be a few plays this week.

  9. He’s had a very limited time to learn a very complicated playbook. If he’s on the field this weekend it will be in limited fashion as he’s only going to know the route tree on a handful of plays.

  10. Three wide receivers caught 11 passes for the Pats versus the Jags on 17 targets.

    If Gordon is healthy he wil play.

  11. The Patriots list everyone as questionable.

    Hell, I don’t even play for them and I’m listed as questionable.

  12. bleedredwhiteandblue66 says:
    September 21, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    You can’t argue with their success, but in the minds of Pats fans, everything turns to gold once it reaches Foxboro.
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    Not everything. The point is, they keep trying.

  13. Funny how Bele-cheat , Brady and the Pats are now scared of the Jags and how they got dominated … that’s why they go out and get this guy … *news flash* Jags will still dominate you come January … Book it Baby !!!

    #SaxsonvilleAllDayLong

  14. I don’t think it’s an issue with drugs or booze. I think its fair to question if he even wants to play football. Last I read out of Cleveland was he was constantly late to team meetings; this is more indicative of indifference than substance abuse. If you love something and want to excel at it, you show up on time. Its the easiest thing to do and shows a lot when you can’t do it.

  15. I am tired of hearing about this man-child, Josh Gordon. Talk about the weakest man on plant earth. He’s been coddled and cradled longer than my 7 yr old daughter has existed. I’m dead serious I think my 7 yr old daughter is mentally stronger than Josh Gordon and I’m not joking. Ugh. Dude is embarrassing to even look at. Grow up. Josh Gordon GROW UP, old man!

  16. ” I’m dead serious I think my 7 yr old daughter is mentally stronger than Josh Gordon and I’m not joking. Ugh. Dude is embarrassing to even look at. Grow up. Josh Gordon GROW UP, old man!”

    Even Gordon has to know this is his last chance of any significance in the NFL. He’ll either finally mature or the Pats will be cutting him loose within a few weeks. Maybe some bottom feeder team might give him one final chance at vet minimum, but if the Pats drop him that’s the final nail in the coffin.

  17. I generally cheer for the patriots because I like witnessing greatness, but why does everyone think Gordon is the same guy he was 5 years ago?

  18. yodaddycrapper says:
    September 21, 2018 at 6:39 pm
    Funny how Belichick, Brady and the Pats are now scared of the Jags and how they got dominated … that’s why they go out and get this guy … *news flash* Jags will still dominate you come January … Book it Baby !!!

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    It was clear long before the Jags game that the Pats needed to fatten their receiving corps. Even before preseason it was clear the injuries had stripped them of too much. They have since been looking for an answer. Maybe this will be it, maybe not. Only time will tell.

    Too much time between now and January for Jags, Pats, or anyone else to be paying attention to January.

  19. Pats history with vets and misfits is well known. If it doesn’t work out, they get the axe and it’s usually a low-risk investment for the team. In the case of Moss, it was legendary. If this guy flashes his old self, even for a handful of key games, it helps us get to the postseason. That’s all I ask. GO PATS.

  20. yodaddycrapper says:
    September 21, 2018 at 6:39 pm
    Funny how the Pats are now scared of the Jags and how they got dominated … that’s why they go out and get this guy… Jags will still dominate you come January … Book it Baby !!!
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    OK Ramsey.

    THe Pats aren’t scared of anyone. You should grow up some boy. They beat you in January and went on to the SB. You beat them in Sept and think it WAS the SB.

    The Pats are always experimenting and building in Sept. It’s not unusual for them to lose to good teams in the early part of the season only to beat the same teams come playoff time.

    The Jags are a great team now. No question. They have the talent to go all the way. Just don’t think it’ll be easy or that you’ll dominate the Pats in the playoffs. That RARELY happens. They have lost, but typically it’s not by much, and in losing games they are almost always still in it on the last drive of the game. Sometimes they don’t get it done, but MUCH more often than not they do

    Grow up child.

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