New Chiefs WR Josh Gordon in the best shape of his life, set to play against Bills on ‘Sunday Night Football’

Often suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon is in incredible shape, impressed the Chiefs with his early performances and is expected to see plenty of ground in his 2021 debut on Sunday night, league sources said.

Gordon’s struggles with drug addiction have derailed his career on several occasions, and he last played in Seattle in 2019, before being suspended indefinitely for violating NFL addiction and PED policies. . Gordon was first suspended by the NFL in June 2013 and has only played 28 games since 2015, but has continued to recover from his last league discipline and has impressed both NFL and NFLPA officials. by his tenacity to get another chance at reinstatement.

Gordon kept in regular contact with league and union contacts to keep them updated on what he was doing on and off the field to earn another chance to sign with an NFL team, and several clubs were watching. The situation as well, league sources said, with Gordon’s size, speed and previous All-Pro ability keep at least a few scouts interested.

Gordon chose the Chiefs from among his other suitors for obvious reasons; they’re looking for a third strand in their passing game with defenses doing a better job of taking out Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce, and the chance to play with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and for coach Andy Reid is something any wide receiver would appreciate. Gordon realizes this is absolutely his last chance to show he can stay in the NFL – “Josh knows that’s it, he’s only got one more shot and then it’s over”, said a source close to the receiver. He excelled quickly in training at 6ft 3in, 230lb with just 7% body fat.

Reid is one of the most creative minds in football and has always helped struggling players find their way. However, Gordon’s last stint in Seattle only lasted about a month. Gordon impressed the chefs with his attitude and plan to stick to the structure and life plan that helped him get this opportunity in the first place. If he can stick to that, the Chiefs believe he could be a valuable contributor as they try to stay on top of the AFC.

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