NFL 2018 Season

Josh Gordon taking leave to focus on mental health amid drugs ban report ‏

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon said on Thursday he is “stepping away from the football field” to focus on his mental health amid reports he’s facing an indefinite suspension for another violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

The 27-year-old announced he would be taking a leave of absence from the five-time Super Bowl champions in a statement on Twitter, saying: “I take my mental health very seriously at this point to ensure I remain able to perform at the highest level. I have recently felt like I could have a better grasp on things mentally. With that said, I will be stepping away from the football field for a bit to focus on my mental health.”

Gordon went on to thank coach Bill Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft and his fans. His absence will hurt the Patriots’ Super Bowl hopes: he had formed a strong partnership with quarterback Tom Brady and New England are not the juggernaut they have been in recent seasons.
 
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