Cleveland Browns

Reports: Suspended Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon applies for NFL reinstatement

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 10:38 p.m. ET

James Parziale

Josh Gordon is hoping to be back on an NFL field next season. The banned Cleveland Browns receiver has applied for reinstatement, according to reports.

Confirming that #Browns WR Josh Gordon has applied for reinstatement to the #NFL from indefinite drug ban. 1st reported by @tonygrossi
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) January 20, 2016

Morning Kickoff: Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon files application for reinstatement from league suspension https://t.co/qhKuoxocZo
— Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) January 20, 2016

Gordon was suspended on Feb. 3, 2015 for his third violation of the league's substance abuse policy. Gordon failed a test for alcohol after the 2014 season, which came after a 10-game suspension following his July 2014 DWI arrest.