Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon was activated off of the PUP list and practiced with his team today. Gordon has not been able to practice since he was reinstated by the NFL at the beginning of August. He was out due to a quad injury but is a full go in practice.
The young receiver will still miss the first four games of the season, but just might play some preseason snaps sooner rather than later. He hopes to get back on the field this Thursday when the Browns host the Falcons at First Energy Stadium.
Gordon talked with the media today and answered several questions about his injury and his return to the football field.
On being activated today:I think every day that I’m back means a lot to me. I’m glad to be out there with my brothers, put my helmet back on and get back in the swing of things.On how much he will practice today:I think today might be a light day, a little lighter than usual, so probably not that much I don’t think for anybody. I plan on taking a lot of mental reps, getting the most I can mentally from the outside looking in.On how his quad is feeling:It’s great. Quad is great. Best it has felt in a long time.On if there is a chance he will play Thursday:I’m not sure. I’m not sure. That is something you have to ask (Head) Coach (Hue Jackson).On what he’s been doing off the field to get ready to play:Away from the field, it’s a lot of mental reps, really in meetings, taking a lot more notes trying to pick up the offense a lot quicker compared to all the guys that have been here this time. I have a lot of room to close that gap and pick up and hopefully play here soon. It takes a lot of effort, and I think that’s what I need to do. It’s good to create the habit.
On the difference in his attitude and approach coming back now compared to 2014:That was such a long time ago. I really couldn’t even tell you, but I know right here in 2016 these guys are great. This opportunity we have here is nothing that I’ve felt before, seen before and I really want to be a part of it. I think as Ms. (Cleveland.com beat writer Mary Kay) Cabot was saying, just being happy. Everybody feels differently and you feel more enthusiastic about coming to work when guys commit themselves to win. I think it rubs off on everybody and I think that’s just what the coaching needs to be here. I really bought into it and I think the rest of the guys have.
I’m just hoping that Gordon makes an appearance this Thursday. It truly will be exciting to see how Robert Griffin III does with his former college teammate and the amount of offensive weapons he will have to throw to.
The last preseason game he threw a complete strike down the right sideline to Terrelle Pryor for a 49-yard gain. Just imagine what Gordon would do.
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