Patriots fans were treated to the long-awaited return of wide receiver Josh Gordon Thursday night.
Gordon played the first half of the Patriots’ preseason finale against the Giants and was greeted to a chorus of applause from fans before the start of the game.
Gordon’s performance was mixed. He caught two passes for 30 yards and was targeted six times in his 22 snaps played Thursday night. He also drew a 35-yard pass interference penalty. He also showed some signs of rust, dropping a pass in the first quarter.
Gordon last played on Dec.