Watching Josh Gordon muscle his way through Steelers defenders en route to scoring the New England Patriots‘ first touchdown of the season Sunday night was spectacularly entertaining as a viewer and as a fan of the team.
It was also a gratifying moment for anyone who calls themself a fan of Gordon as a player and/or as a human being. The mercurial wide receiver has been suspended numerous times throughout his NFL career for violating the league’s policies on substance abuse, and has often spoken about his struggles with mental health issues and overcoming his inner demons as he tries to play professional football.