Josh Gordon's past seemingly has caught up to him -- again.
The New England Patriots wide receiver announced Thursday morning that he's stepping away from football to focus on his mental health, but later in the day the NFL announces an indefinite suspension for violating the terms of his reinstatement, which could spell the end of his NFL career.
So, how did the talented yet troubled wideout get to this point?
Here's a timeline of Gordon's extensive history with substance abuse, which he's dealt with since childhood:
Pre-2010: Gordon admitted in a 2017 interview with GQ he began abusing drugs in seventh grade.