Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Josh Gordon Traded to Patriots; Browns Reportedly Receive 5th-Round Draft Pick

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.