Josh Gordon & The Patriots Part Ways As He Is Released From IR, Fans React

The Patriots always have a method to their madness.

BYAlexander Cole
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After eight games, the New England Patriots have a perfect record of 8-0 and it doesn't look like there is anyone good enough to beat them right now. The team has all kinds of weapons surrounding Tom Brady and at the start of the season, Josh Gordon was one of those players. The wide receiver has had his troubles with addiction in the past but was showing signs that he had turned a new leaf. Despite this, Gordon found himself struggling with injury problems and couldn't get decent production this year.

Just last week, a bizarre story came out saying that Gordon was healthy enough to play but the Patriots were putting him on injured reserve anyway. Well, it turns out it was all a ploy to release Gordon as he was cleared from IR and cleared to play, which means he is now hitting the waiver wire.

https://twitter.com/_/status/1189989068198875136

Now, any team that wants Gordon for his current contract can scoop him up. If he clears waivers, he will become a free agent and anyone can sign him, which is the most likely course of action here.

Patriots fans were big fans of Gordon and as you can see from the reactions on Twitter, they were pretty sad to see him go.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.