Well, that was fast.
New England Patriots receiver Josh Gordon, who was suspended late last season for another violation of the league’s substance abuse policy, has been reinstated by the NFL, the league announced on Friday. Gordon applied for reinstatement early this month, according to reports. He can be at the team facility on Sunday, though he can’t play in next Thursday’s preseason game. It seemed the process might take a while, but Gordon is back with a few weeks to go before the regular season starts.
With that news, the Patriots get their most talented receiver back on the field, big news for a group that was set to rely on younger players.