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Suspended Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon meets with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in quest for reinstatement

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell got to look Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon in the eye as they talked about whether the oft-suspended player is worthy of another chance.

Goodell and Gordon met Wednesday regarding the former All Pro’s attempt to return to the league, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Thursday. NFL Network first reported the rendezvous, a step in the process of Gordon attempting to gain re-entry into the league.

Gordon has been banished from the NFL since Feb. 3, 2015, because of recurring violations of its substance-abuse policy. He’ll be eligible to apply for reinstatement Aug.