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NFL rumors: Could Browns' Josh Gordon hit the open market?

Here's a rumor that could change the entire complexion of the NFL offseason.

According to Dan Graziano of ESPN, the Cleveland Browns could trade or outright release troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon if the NFL reinstates him in the coming months.

Gordon began the process of applying for reinstatement earlier this month, and sources said the expectation is that the NFL will make a decision by late April or early May. There's no guarantee of reinstatement, considering Gordon's history, but one source close to Gordon said he "embraces his role in his poor decision-making, which is half the battle.