The Seahawks won’t have Josh Gordon on the field this week, but head coach Pete Carroll says they will continue to keep him on the roster for the time being (Twitter link via Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times). Gordon was on the cusp of reinstatement before it was all 86’d by the league office earlier this week. 
Gordon reportedly suffered a setback in his battle with substance abuse. Carroll declined to provide details on what happened, though he noted that Gordon is “frustrated” by the situation. The Seahawks, for their part, are undoubtedly disappointed, but they won’t give up on the ultra-talented wide receiver.
Despite Gordon’s latest indefinite ban — the ninth suspension of his career — the Seahawks re-signed him on a one-year deal in September. And, with word of his reinstatement, they were eager to see him serve as the No. 3 receiver behind D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Instead, they’ll continue to use David Moore as one of their top targets, with support from rookie Freddie Swain.
The Seahawks continue to be intrigued by his undeniable talent, but he is getting farther and farther away from his tremendous 2013 with the Browns. That was Gordon’s signature season with 87 catches for an NFL-leading 1,646 yards and nine touchdowns. Then, for the next two years, Gordon was out of football. Even with all the stops and starts, Gordon continued to flash. When he joined the Patriots in 2018, he managed 40 grabs for 720 yards and three TDs in just eleven games. Then, in December of that year, he was hit with yet another indefinite suspension.
The Seahawks, sans Gordon, will face the Rams on Sunday afternoon.
It’s wild to think that he’s still only 29. I can’t help but wonder what his career would look like without all the suspensions.
“it was all 86’d by the league” tf does that mean?
“86’d” is old slang for “overridden” or “cancelled” or “tossed out.” Doesn’t get used often these days.
Used to say it in the restaurant industry all the time. I believe the terminology comes from 8’ under the ground, in a 6’ box (coffin).
I think you mean in an 8’ box 6’ under.
Here’s Carson Wentz to explain “86’d”: KILL KILL KILL
It’s widely used in the service industry to say “out of something”. Actually started in the Navy, because after a war(I believe WW1, but I’m not sure) an 86th unit was the unit that was dismantling old ships for parts. Hence 86ing. The more fun, but untrue story is that it came about from a bar in NYC on 85th street, and when you were getting kicked out, they’d throw you out the back door, onto 86th street. 86ing you.
I don’t have an opinion about whether he “deserves” to play in the NFL or not, but as a human being, I certainly hope he can defeat his demons and find some way to lead a happy and productive life.
agreed
100% agree. Ive never heard that he was a bad person or a bad team mate. He just needs a lot of help.
Thank you, both of you.
His criminal behavior says otherwise as a person, and his continued ability to let teams down also say otherwise as a teammate.
Am I wrong or does Gordon seem to wait until he’s just about to have some success in life before he sabotages it?
At least his demons don’t toss furniture at children from above or attack moving van drivers, hopefully he gets help and another chance in the NFL.