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Josh Gordon’s departure a necessary step in John Dorsey’s culture change

The Cleveland Browns did all they could for Josh Gordon. But truthfully, Monday’s divorce that sent the embattled wide receiver to the New England Patriots for a 2019 fifth-round pick was long overdue.

For the last six years Gordon has tested his luck, pushed every last button he could and pulled the wool over the eyes of the franchise and its fans. Through three different substance abuse suspensions — including a year-long one in 2015 — a season-long absence while he sought out help at a rehab treatment facility and a delayed arrival to training camp this summer, the Browns were there welcoming him back with open arms.