Josh Gordon will miss the start of the Cleveland Browns training camp, quote the health and treatment plan & # 39;

Josh Gordon announced that he will not be with the Cleveland Browns when they open the training camp on Thursday, citing his "health and treatment plan" as part of his return from several suspensions related to the substance. Gordon asks for additional advice before the camp opens to deal with his mental health and anxiety. The big catcher usually used alcohol or marijuana when he was anxious, which he can not do without another violation of the NFL's addiction policy.

Gordon has been in regular contact with his advisers. movement, the sources said.

The wide receiver has missed most of the last three seasons due to suspensions arising from violations of the drug policy. Gordon said Monday that he "is fine" physically and mentally, highlighting his treatment plan "will help me maintain the progress I've made not only today, but for many years to come. "

Gordon announced his plan in a series of tweets before providing his full statement in a single tweet.

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– Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) July 23, 2018

Shortly after Gordon's tweets, the Browns He announced that he will be placed on the reserve list of sickness off football "until". he'll be ready to come back. "

" We will continue to support Josh as he receives the care needed to maintain his progress, "said John Dorsey, chief executive of Browns said in a statement. respect his privacy while he is away from the team. "

A source of the league told ESPN that the Browns were waiting for Gordon to come back, but there is no precise timetable given the nature of the treatment. The Browns believe that Gordon is doing everything he can to make sure that there are no setbacks, according to the source.

Brian McCarthy, spokesman for the NFL, also said that there was no timetable for Gordon's return. imports at an appropriate time. McCarthy also noted that Gordon has not been suspended.

Gordon has missed 43 of the Browns' last 48 games due to suspensions and has played in just 10 games since the 2014 season, including five when he is Last season Gordon had said that during the team activities he would stay in the Cleveland area to prepare for the camp, but he left a few weeks ago as part of his treatment.