The Cleveland Browns announced they have traded wide receiver Josh Gordon to the New England Patriots on Monday.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Patriots sent Cleveland a fifth-round pick in the deal with the qualifier that New England receives a late-round pick back if the receiver isn't active for 10 games.
This comes after Ian Rapoport of NFL.com first reported the two sides were "getting close" to a trade.
Field Yates of ESPN reported Corey Coleman will be released to make room.
Browns general manager John Dorsey initially announced on Sept.