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CLEVELAND (92.3 The Fan) – Down to his final strike, the Cleveland Browns might be trying to sell high on receiver Josh Gordon.
Gordon, who served a 2-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, has been rumored to be on the trading block since returning in week 3.
Monday afternoon, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Browns and 49ers have had preliminary trade talks for Gordon but nothing is imminent. Schefter added that a deal with San Francisco may not be likely with receivers Mario Manningham coming off PUP and Michael Crabtree scheduled to return in November.
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network also reported Monday that the Browns are actively shopping Gordon and they are asking for at least a 2nd round pick in return.
Gordon, who has 18 catches for 303 yards and 2 touchdowns this season, admitted on Sept. 16 that one more violation and he faces a 1-year ban from the NFL and he would have to apply for reinstatement.
His first catch of the year coming off the suspension went for a 47-yard touchdown against the Vikings. Gordon caught a 37-yard TD in Thursday night’s 37-24 win over Buffalo and all 7 of his career touchdowns have been of the plus-20 yards, big play variety.
The NFL Trade Deadline is Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. and expect the Gordon rumors to persist until then.
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