Joshua Caleb Gordon, nicknamed "Flash", is a free agent American football wide receiver known for his impressive on-field performance. Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2012 after playing college football at Baylor University, Gordon's NFL career spanned 11 seasons. However, it was marked by suspensions due to violations of the league's substance abuse policy.
April 13, 1991: Birth of Josh Gordon
On April 13, 1991, Josh Gordon, whose full name is Joshua Caleb Gordon, was born. He would go on to play as a wide receiver in the NFL.
October 2010: Josh Gordon's First Brush with Trouble
In October 2010, while at Baylor, Josh Gordon and a teammate were found asleep in the drive-through lane at Taco Bell. Marijuana was found in the car, and Gordon was suspended from the team.
July 2011: Josh Gordon Suspended from Baylor
In July 2011, Josh Gordon was suspended indefinitely from the Baylor football team after failing a drug test.
August 2011: Josh Gordon Transfers to University of Utah
In August 2011, Josh Gordon transferred to the University of Utah. He did not play during the 2011 season as he had declared too late for the supplemental draft.
July 16, 2012: Josh Gordon Signs with the Cleveland Browns
On July 16, 2012, Josh Gordon signed a four-year deal with the Cleveland Browns.
2012: Josh Gordon's Rookie Season
In 2012, Josh Gordon had a successful rookie season with the Cleveland Browns, finishing among the top rookie wide receivers. He had a career high of eight catches against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14.
2012: Josh Gordon Drafted to the NFL
In 2012, Josh Gordon was drafted into the NFL by the Cleveland Browns.
June 7, 2013: Josh Gordon Suspended for Two Games
On June 7, 2013, the NFL announced that Josh Gordon would be suspended for two games because of violating the league's substance abuse policy.
December 26, 2013: Josh Gordon Named Player of the Year
On December 26, 2013, Josh Gordon was named the Cleveland Chapter PFWA Player of the Year.
2013: A Look Back at 2013
2013 marked the last season that Josh Gordon scored a touchdown until December 10, 2017.
2013: Josh Gordon's Breakout Season
In 2013, Josh Gordon had a breakout season, leading the league in receiving yards. This accomplishment earned him Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors.
July 5, 2014: Josh Gordon Arrested for DWI
On July 5, 2014, Josh Gordon was arrested for driving while impaired.
August 27, 2014: Josh Gordon Suspended for One Year
On August 27, 2014, Josh Gordon was suspended for one year for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
September 2014: Josh Gordon Enters Substance Abuse Program
In September 2014, Josh Gordon entered the NFL's substance abuse program and was prohibited from consuming alcohol.
September 19, 2014: Josh Gordon's Suspension Reduced
On September 19, 2014, Josh Gordon's one-year suspension was reduced to 10 games.
December 27, 2014: Josh Gordon Suspended for Final Game of the Season
On December 27, 2014, Josh Gordon was suspended from the Cleveland Browns' final game of the season for violating team rules.
2014: Josh Gordon's Limited Playing Time
Josh Gordon was only able to play in five games in the 2014 season because of suspensions.
2014: Josh Gordon Earns First Pro Bowl Selection and First Team All-Pro Honors
In 2014, Josh Gordon was voted into his first Pro Bowl and earned First Team All-Pro honors. He was also ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.
February 3, 2015: Josh Gordon's Suspension Begins
Starting on February 3, 2015, Josh Gordon began serving his one year suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
2015: Josh Gordon Suspended for the Entire Season
Josh Gordon was suspended for the entirety of the 2015 NFL season due to violating the league's substance abuse policy.
January 20, 2016: Josh Gordon's Reinstatement Request Denied
On January 20, 2016, Josh Gordon applied for reinstatement, but his request was denied.
July 25, 2016: Josh Gordon Reinstated, Then Suspended
On July 25, 2016, Josh Gordon was reinstated by the NFL; however, he was suspended for the first four games of the season.
September 29, 2016: Josh Gordon Enters Rehabilitation Facility
On September 29, 2016, Josh Gordon decided to enter an in-patient rehabilitation facility. He was one week away from being reinstated to the NFL.
2016: Josh Gordon Misses Another Season
Josh Gordon was unable to play in the 2016 NFL season because of suspensions related to violating the league's substance abuse policy.
March 1, 2017: Josh Gordon Applies for Reinstatement
On March 1, 2017, Josh Gordon again applied for reinstatement to the NFL.
May 11, 2017: Josh Gordon's Reinstatement Request Denied Again
On May 11, 2017, the NFL denied Josh Gordon's request for reinstatement.
November 30, 2017: Josh Gordon Reinstated
On November 30, 2017, Josh Gordon was officially activated off the Commissioner's Exempt list for the Browns' Week 13 game.
December 10, 2017: Josh Gordon Scores First Touchdown in Years
On December 10, 2017, Josh Gordon scored his first touchdown since the 2013 season.
September 17, 2018: Josh Gordon Traded to the New England Patriots
On September 17, 2018, Josh Gordon was traded to the New England Patriots along with a seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a fifth-round pick.
2018: Gordon's Return and Performance During Week 1
In 2018, Josh Gordon returned to the field in Week 1 after a suspension.
2018: Josh Gordon Plays One Game for the Browns and is Released
In 2018, Josh Gordon played only one game for the Cleveland Browns due to violating the team's trust. He was initially reported to have been injured during an off-field event but it was later revealed that there were multiple factors leading to his release, including showing up late to practice and concerns about his sobriety.
2018: Josh Gordon Traded to New England
In 2018, Josh Gordon was traded to the New England Patriots. He would later leave the active roster as he was facing another potential suspension from the NFL.
March 12, 2019: Patriots Place Tender on Gordon
On March 12, 2019, the New England Patriots placed a second-round tender on Josh Gordon, securing his services for the upcoming season.
October 23, 2019: Gordon Placed on Injured Reserve
On October 23, 2019, Josh Gordon was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.
October 31, 2019: Gordon Waived from Injured Reserve
On October 31, 2019, Josh Gordon was waived from injured reserve.
November 1, 2019: Seattle Seahawks Claim Gordon off Waivers
On November 1, 2019, Josh Gordon was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks.
2019: Gordon Scores First Touchdown Since 2019
In 2019, Josh Gordon scored his first touchdown since 2019.
March 2020: Gordon Re-signs with Seahawks, Later Suspended Again
In March 2020, Josh Gordon re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks. However, he was later suspended indefinitely by the NFL again for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs and substance abuse.
2020: Josh Gordon Suspended Again
In 2020, Josh Gordon faced another suspension from the NFL due to violating the league's substance abuse policy.
January 15, 2021: Gordon's Conditional Reinstatement Rescinded, Suspended Indefinitely
On January 15, 2021, the NFL determined that Josh Gordon had violated the terms of his conditional reinstatement and he was suspended indefinitely again.
February 27, 2021: Gordon Signs with FCF Zappers
On February 27, 2021, Josh Gordon signed with the FCF Zappers of the Fan Controlled Football League while serving a suspension from the NFL.
July 2021: Gordon Applies for Reinstatement from Suspension
In July 2021, Josh Gordon applied for reinstatement from his NFL suspension.
September 2021: Gordon Reinstated by NFL
In September 2021, Josh Gordon was reinstated by the NFL.
September 28, 2021: Gordon Signs with Kansas City Chiefs' Practice Squad
On September 28, 2021, Josh Gordon, after being reinstated from suspension, signed with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.
October 5, 2021: Gordon Signed to Active Roster by Chiefs
On October 5, 2021, Josh Gordon was signed to the active roster by the Kansas City Chiefs.
January 24, 2022: Chiefs Waive, Then Re-sign Gordon to Practice Squad
On January 24, 2022, the Kansas City Chiefs waived Josh Gordon, but then re-signed him to their practice squad.
February 2, 2022: Gordon Signs Reserve/Future Contract with Chiefs
On February 2, 2022, Josh Gordon signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
August 30, 2022: Chiefs Waive Gordon
On August 30, 2022, Josh Gordon was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs.
September 1, 2022: Tennessee Titans Sign Gordon to Practice Squad
On September 1, 2022, the Tennessee Titans signed Josh Gordon to their practice squad.
September 19, 2022: Gordon Makes Titans Debut
On September 19, 2022, Josh Gordon made his debut with the Tennessee Titans.
October 17, 2022: Titans Release Gordon
On October 17, 2022, Josh Gordon was released by the Tennessee Titans.
January 1, 2023: Gordon Drafted by Seattle Sea Dragons
On January 1, 2023, Josh Gordon was drafted by the Seattle Sea Dragons in the XFL Supplemental Draft.
2023: Josh Gordon Joins the Seattle Sea Dragons
Josh Gordon played for the Seattle Sea Dragons for one season in 2023.
January 5, 2024: Gordon Expresses Disinterest in Spring Football
On January 5, 2024, it was revealed that Josh Gordon was not interested in playing professional spring football.