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Patriots Rumors: Josh Gordon Files for Reinstatement After Substance Abuse Ban

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon formally applied for reinstatement with the NFL, according to Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams.

The league suspended Gordon indefinitely in December 2018 after he violated the terms of his most recent reinstatement. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the 2013 All-Pro had committed "multiple violations" of the NFL's substance-abuse policy:

Ian Rapoport

From @GMFB Weekend: #Patriots WR Josh Gordon had multiple violations of the drug policy and it was more than marijuana, sources say. He has to show he's clean for a sustained period of time to return.