Diamond Images/Getty Images(CLEVELAND) – Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is putting his NFL comeback on hold.
Gordon, who was suspended for the first four games of the NFL season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, says he’s entering rehab.
“After careful thought and deep consideration I’ve decided that I need to step away from pursuing my return to the Browns and my football career to enter an in-patient rehabilitation facility,” Gordon said in a statement Thursday. “This is the right decision for me and one that I hope will enable me to gain full control of my life and continue on a path to reach my full potential as a person. I appreciate the support of the NFL, NFLPA, the Browns, my teammates, my agent and the community through this extremely challenging process.”
Brown was suspended for the entire 2015 season, but was reinstated conditionally by commissioner Roger Goodell on July 25th.
“We support Josh in taking this step to seek additional help and treatment,” Browns executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown said in the statement. “His singular focus must be on his own health. We want nothing more than for Josh to be successful personally and professionally and will not comment on his status with the organization at this time.”
The 25-year-old has 14 touchdowns in his NFL career.
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