Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon's petition for reinstatement has been denied by the NFL, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, confirming multiple reports. He may re-apply for reinstatement later in the year.
The news was first reported by Cleveland.com.
Gordon, who turns 25 on Wednesday, failed a drug test last month, according to multiple reports. While the level of marijuana reportedly in his system was below the 35 nanogram threshold, the sample was diluted which is the same as a positive test by the NFL's standards.
Gordon was initially suspended for the 2014 season after testing positive for marijuana.