The exodus of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon rages on.
The NFL has denied Gordon's reinstatement petition, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday, per a league source.
USA TODAY's Tom Pelissero was first to report the news.
Gordon, 26, filed papers in March to have his indefinite suspension lifted. It was no sure bet he would be granted reinstatement after the pass-catcher voluntarily entered an in-patient rehabilitation facility last October to, in his words, "gain full control of my life."
Earlier this offseason, Gordon's business manager, Michael Johnson, told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the receiver was faring well in his recovery.