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Wide receiver Josh Gordon practiced with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday for the first time since Aug. 31, 2016.
It was the first regular-season practice since Dec. 26, 2014 for Gordon, who has been suspended for 53 or the Browns’ past 58 games because of several violations of the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
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Gordon, who was allowed to work out with his Browns teammates for the first time on Monday, was reinstated earlier this month. Wednesday was the team’s first full practice this week.
According to reports, Gordon was the best receiver on the practice field Wednesday.
“The guy is ultimate talent. We all know it. It is time for him to step in and play his role on this team,” quarterback DeShone Kizer told reporters before practice.
Gordon caught passes from Kizer on Monday and the rookie quarterback came away impressed.
“It went well. He is a heckuva player, and I’m looking forward to when he is back out there for us,” Kizer told reporters.
Gordon is eligible to be activated to the Browns’ roster beginning Nov. 27, at the team’s discretion. The Browns are not obligated to activate him from the Commissioner’s Exempt list until Dec. 4. The team could release Gordon at any time.
The first game Gordon is eligible will be Dec. 3 in Los Angeles against the Chargers. That makes Gordon able to play the final five games of the season.
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