Patriots' Josh Gordon Mysteriously Placed On IR, May Sign Elsewhere

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This just isn't adding up.

Josh Gordon has had his fair share of issues throughout his career but otherwise, he has been a phenomenal player on the field. As of right now, he is with the New England Patriots and this season, he has put up some disappointing production. Gordon has been out for the last little while due to a knee injury and today, it was reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter that Gordon was being placed on the injured reserve. This means his season would be over as he wouldn't be cleared to play.

Well, according to reporter Albert Breer, there could be something deeper at play. Sources close to the situation told Breer that Gordon is healthy and will be good to go quite soon. In fact, it seems like the Patriots are using this as a tactic to release Gordon and give him a shot at signing somewhere else.

It's unclear as to why the Patriots seem to be moving in such a manner. Some fans are already jumping to conclusions about Gordon's sobriety while others think his production could be a factor in this decision. The Patriots just traded for wide receiver Mohamed Sanu so perhaps the move was a way to get Gordon out of the door.

Either way, stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to bring you the latest.


About The Author
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.