Josh Gordon Admits To Hard Drug Use
Josh Gordon is looking to get clean from more than just marijuana. In a new mini-documentary, the Browns wide receiver opened up about his complete history of substance abuse. 
Previously, it was believed that Gordon’s current ban was for marijuana use. Fans were disappointed when he was denied reinstatement this spring, but the commissioner’s decision makes more sense upon learning the full scope of Gordon’s issues.
“I’ve used alcohol on many, many occasions, Xanax on many occasions, cocaine several occasions, marijuana most of my life, codeine, cough syrup, methazine is very prevalent where I’m from,” Gordon admits (transcript via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com). “It’s what I grew up using.”
Gordon has yet to reapply for reinstatement, but a league source tells Cabot that he plans to file paperwork in conjunction with the release of the interview. Presumably, he’ll have to demonstrate that he has been on the straight and narrow for a significant period of time in order to be allowed back into the NFL. Even then, Gordon will likely have to serve a four-game ban first.
Hopefully, Gordon is ready to put his demons behind him for good.
“I think it might be therapeutic for me to talk about it,” Gordon says in the doc. “I’m in the position I’m in now and I’m grateful for it. I’m able to give this message and this opportunity for you to learn from my mistakes and for me to tell them my story.”
Giants’ Brandon Marshall Done For Season
Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall announced on Instagram that he will have season-ending ankle surgery. This marks yet another devastating setback for the 0-5 Giants. 
In Week 5, the Giants lost four receivers to injury and three of them – Odell Beckham Jr., Dwayne Harris, and Marshall – for the season. Initially, the feeling was that Marshall could return after missing a handful of games, but those hopes have been dashed.
Marshall, who joined the team this offseason, recently found his groove, but he might have played his last game for Big Blue on Sunday. He is under contract through 2018 thanks to his two-year, $12MM deal, but he is afforded little security beyond this season.
At the age of 33, he was eager to prove that he could still produce at a high level. He struggled mightily in the Jets’ offensive quagmire in 2016, but he reeled in 109 catches for 1,502 yards and 14 touchdowns in the previous season.
Marshall’s season ends with 18 catches for 154 yards in five games, including 14 receptions for 112 yards combined in Weeks 3 and 4.
Practice Squad Updates: 10/9/17
Monday’s practice squad moves:
Cleveland Browns
- Signed: OL Andrew Wylie
- Released: Travis Averill
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Signed: OL Oni Omoile, RB Brandon Wilds
- Released: RB Jhurrell Pressley
New England Patriots
- Signed: DB Alex Carter
New York Giants
- Signed: WR Darius Powe
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Signed: DE Pat O’Connor
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/9/17
Today’s minor moves:
Chicago Bears
- Promoted to active roster: LB Isaiah Irving
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Released from IR: FB Marquez Williams
Indianapolis Colts
- Promoted to active roster: LB Darnell Sankey
- Placed on IR: WR Krishawn Hogan
New York Giants
- Placed on injured reserve: WR Odell Beckham Jr. (story), WR Dwayne Harris (story)
San Francisco 49ers
- Claimed off waivers: S Dexter McCoil
- Waived: DB Lorenzo Jerome
NFL Workout Updates: 10/9/17
Here’s a rundown of Monday’s workouts from around the NFL that were not already noted on PFR:
Detroit Lions
- QB Alek Torgersen; WRs Amba Etta-Tawo and Devin Lucien (link)
Houston Texans
- CB Marcus Sayles (link via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle)
New England Patriots
- P Matt Darr (Twitter link via Brett Tessler)
- DB Alex Carter, G Cole Toner, OT Storm Norton (Twitter link via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com)
New York Jets
- WRs Marvin Bracy and DeVon Edwards; DT Woodrow Hamilton; CB J.R. Nelson (link)
Patriots Work Out Owa Odighizuwa
The Patriots’ tryouts on Monday included former Giants defensive end Owa Odighizuwa, as Mike Reiss of ESPN.com tweets. There’s no word yet on how the tryout went, but the Pats could use some pass rush reinforcements following the events of this past offseason. 
For much of the offseason, it seemed like Odighizuwa was prepared to walk away from football at the age of 25. After taking some time to mull it all over, Odighizuwa was a late entrant to Giants camp and put himself in the mix to make the final 53-man cut. He struggled in practice, however, and his four-game ban for PEDs was the final nail in the coffin.
Odighizuwa was a third-round pick of the G-Mne in 2015. He appeared in four games as a rookie and 14 last season, though he didn’t make much of an impact. His suspension expired this week, so he’ll be ready to rock immediately if New England chooses to sign him.
Colts Cut Chris Culliver From IR
The Colts are cutting Chris Culliver from injured reserve, as veteran NFL reporter Adam Caplan tweets. Culliver, if healthy, will now be free to sign with any team. 
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The Colts signed Culliver in August with the hope that he could bolster one of the league’s worst secondaries from 2016. Unfortunately, a groin injury took him out of commission during the preseason, leading the Colts to put him on IR prior to the 53-man deadline.
Culliver, 29, was a 14-game starter as recently as 2014, but he has been hampered by injuries in recent years.After being released by the Redskins in the spring of 2016, Culliver sat on the free agent market until landing a one-year deal with the Dolphins in August. Still recovering from a torn ACL, Culliver began the season on the PUP list and was ultimately cut in November without ever having played a down for Miami. Culliver has not seen the field since Nov. 22, 2015.
Seahawks Work Out Branden Albert
It sounds like Branden Albert could play football this year after all. The offensive tackle worked out for the Seahawks on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN.com tweets. 
Albert, a former Pro Bowler, dominated headlines in the offseason. On paper, he was slated to start at left tackle for the Jaguars after they acquired him via trade with the Dolphins. After unsuccessfully pushing Jacksonville for a revised contract, Albert retired and then tried to flip-flop only to have the door slammed in his face. Albert has been free to sign with any team since August, but this marks the first mention of him we’ve heard this fall.
The Seahawks have had glaring holes on the offensive line for some time and Albert could help to improve the unit. Per the metrics at Football Outsiders, Seattle has just the 23rd ranked O-Line in the NFL. Left side starter Rees Odhiambo is the lowest ranked qualified tackle in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus, and starting right tackle Germain Ifedi isn’t rated much better.
Albert missed one-quarter of last season due to injury and registered a career-worst 42.2 overall score on PFF. However, he’s been strong in the past, including 2013 and 2015 campaigns which resulted in Pro Bowl nods.
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/6/17
Today’s practice squad moves:
Buffalo Bills
- Cut: S Orion Stewart
Chicago Bears
- Cut: DL Mike Purcell
Houston Texans
- Signed: S Kurtis Drummond
- Cut: RB Dare Ogunbowale
Chiefs Host TE Will Tye On Visit
Former Giants and Jets tight end Will Tye visited the Chiefs on Friday, according to Field Yates of ESPN.com (on Twitter). Yates termed the meeting as some “Friday due diligence,” so it doesn’t sound like we should bank on a deal coming together right away. 
Tye’s time with the Giants came to an end in September when he was cut during roster cutdowns. The Meadowlands’ other team claimed him on waivers the next day, but he was put on the curb in early October.
Since averaged 45 receptions, 430 yards, and two touchdowns in his two Giants seasons. In his short Jets stint, he had just four catches for 38 yards in three games.
The Chiefs are already pretty well set at tight end with starter Travis Kelce and backups Demetrius Harris and Ross Travis. They also have Orson Charles on the practice squad in the event of an injury.