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CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Gordon’s troubled tenure with the Cleveland Browns has ended.The team isn’t going to help him any longer. He let them down for the final time.The Browns announced Saturday night that it intends to release the former Pro Bowl wide receiver Youth Tommylee Lewis Jersey , whose immense talent has been overshadowed by substance abuse that has derailed a promising career.The stunning news came just hours after the Browns said Gordon would miss Sunday’s game in New Orleans with a mysterious hamstring injury. Gordon has been suspended by the NFL for most of the past four seasons because of multiple drug violations, and the Browns have been supportive of the 27-year-old for years as he tried to get his life together.Not anymore.“This afternoon we informed Josh Gordon and his representatives that we are going to release him on Monday,” general manager John Dorsey said in a statement. “For the past six years, the Browns have fully supported and invested in Josh, both personally and professionally and wanted the best for him, but unfortunately we’ve reached a point where we feel it’s best to part ways and move forward. We wish Josh well.”The team provided no specifics about what prompted their decision to part ways with Gordon. He reported to the team’s headquarters earlier in the day, and spokesman said Gordon was evaluated by doctors and the decision was made to keep him home because of the hamstring.Gordon posted a message on his Instagram account thanking the city of Cleveland.“This place will always feel like home to me,” Gordon said. “”I’m extremely honored and blessed to grow up and start a life amongst such a passionate and motivated group of individuals. It’s been a hell of a journey with you guys. I wish all of you nothing but the best.”Gordon went on to thank the Browns “for having me. I’ll never forget me time here. Same book, next chapter.”He ended the post with, “P.S. Anybody need a deep threat WR??”It’s unclear what his imminent release means for Gordon’s playing future. Gordon was in the league’s substance-abuse program and if he failed another drug test, he could be facing more discipline.It’s possible the Browns will try to trade Gordon before Monday so they can recoup something for a player whose has wasted his massive potential. If Cleveland releases Gordon, he’ll be a free agent and can sign anywhere.Losing Gordon is a major blow to Cleveland’s offense. The Browns have receivers Jarvis Landry Tommylee Lewis Jersey Stitched , rookie Antonio Callaway and Rashard Higgins, but none of them poses the same deep-field threat as the 6-foot-3, 225-pound Gordon who has breakaway speed.The Browns have had negotiations with former Dallas star Dez Bryant, but the sides have not been able to work out a deal.Gordon missed three weeks of training camp this summer to undergo counseling and treatment, and he recently said he was in a good place mentally and physically.Gordon played in last week’s season opener against Pittsburgh, his first appearance in a Week 1 game since 2012, when he was a rookie.On Wednesday, Gordon, who played 69 snaps last week, said he was glad to have the opener behind him and was looking forward to playing the Saints.“Physically I felt great,” he said. “It was good to get that experience and that feeling underneath me, especially an overtime game Youth Tyeler Davison Jersey , the weather and everything, the amount of snaps and reps, it’s good for my body to feel that. I feel great now. I felt great during the game, it was just good to see that my motor was at a decent point at that late in the game.”Gordon was expected to have an expanded role this week against the Saints after being targeted just three times in a 21-21 tie against the Steelers. He caught a game-tying, 17-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, but was mostly used as a decoy.Gordon started the opener despite coach Hue Jackson saying he wouldn’t be on the field for the first snap as punishment for missing camp. Jackson blamed Gordon’s appearance on the first play a “mistake” and “miscommunication,” and Gordon said he was shocked to be on the field.Jackson refused to elaborate on the situation this week, saying he and the coaching staff wanted to “move on.”Gordon emerged as one of pro football’s most dynamic players in 2013, when he led the league with 1,646 yards receiving and scored nine touchdowns. However, he’s been in a downward spiral since and Gordon by Commissioner Roger Goodell for the entire 2015 and 2016 seasons.He sat out the first 11 games last year before returning for Cleveland’s final five games, and caught 18 passes for 335 yards and one touchdown.His teammates had been encouraged by Gordon’s commitment to staying clean and turning his life around. Other than his unexpected absence from training camp Tyeler Davison Jersey Stitched , Gordon had been a solid teammate and there was hope he had finally turned the corner after so many setbacks.The Browns selected Gordon in the 2012 supplemental draft despite his background of drug use in college. The Saints had a private meeting with Butler, and many might think him a bad fit because New Orleans already has Michael Thomas. What can he provide?"You would think with the New Orleans Saints lacking a 1st round selection they wouldn’t put much focus on players who carry (for most) high draft grades, especially when those players play the same position as one of their current stars. Hakeem Butler out of Iowa State is projected to fill both of those areas, and yet the Saints still made it a priority to meet with him privately and get a full scouting report on the big 6’6, 225 pound receiver. He’s not just big, but has the speed to run right by defenders as well. Butler posted an elite RAS (Relative Athletic Score) of 9.77 at the NFL combine with a 4.48 40 yard dash, 18 bench reps and a 36 inch vertical. Players of his size and length rarely are able to show off this level of athleticism, and it’s caused people to draw comparisons to greats like Calvin Johnson and Randy Moss. Every year these conclusions are jumped to for various players, but Butler has the film to back up what many are saying about him. Best Traits:Elite Size & Length, Athletic Ability, Catch Radius, Route Running Youth Craig Robertson Jersey , Long Speed, Play Strength, Competitive ToughnessWorst Traits:Change of Direction, Consistency in HandsProjection:Year 1: Immediate contributor you can win with. Outstanding H/W/S prospect who has a diverse route tree for early success. Year 3: Starter you can win because of who displays Pro-Bowl and All-Pro Traits.Scheme Fit:Size and athleticism who can fit in shorter west coast systems or vertical systems. Scheme diverse.Summary:Prototype Split-End/Possession receiver that played in 37 games, starting the final two years of his collegiate career. Has Michael Jordan dunking in Space Jam reach and that’s only part of the reason why he is such a good triangle prospect (Height/Weight/Speed). Solid initial foot quickness/footwork at the line of scrimmage to get into his release while also being very physical to break away from press coverage. Shows very good balance to fight through coverage and work towards the ball. Surprisingly good stop-start ability for a player of his length and size, showing the ability to drop his hips to break back on in/dig/comeback/curl routes. Works the sidelines well on vertical routes and has great situational awareness to keep feet in bounds while locating the ball with his eyes and bringing the catch into his body. Will use length to his advantage to separate and uses a head fake to sell double moves/fakes in his routes. Long strider that builds up to elite speed for his size. Possesses another gear after he evens up with defenders to separate with on longer vertical routes. When he’s on his A-Game can be impossibly difficult to defend for most cornerbacks one on one. He utilizes his large frame well to box out defenders and attack the ball in the air. Very good hand strength that’s able to fight through contact and find the football. Wins more contested catch opportunities than he loses and his route tree is open from top to bottom. Very experienced in both vertical concepts and the shorter passing game. Lined up on both sides of the field out wide while also sliding down into the slot. His power can make him difficult to bring down in yards after catch opportunities. Had several highlight reel type catches, including several one-handers. Butler is a willing blocker that has the functional play strength and length to lock and capture the boundary. Is not the most agile receiver, and this due in part to his large 6’5 frame. Change of direction ability is just adequate and can limit things like option routes. Inconsistencies (mental lapses?) in his hands that led to several drops during the season. Refinement at the NFL level will help maximize his talents as shorter routes are still not the smoothest in his breaks. Should be an immediate contributor in year one and is a player that shows All-Pro potential for a split-end. The mindset that Butler keeps is a continual striving to be the best and it’s very similar to what Sean Payton and Saints fans have all come to love about Thomas. It’s not unheard of for two larger split-end styled receivers to work on the field at the same time together in lieu of the more traditional split/flanker/slot mold most offenses use. Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin were paired together in Arizona. Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jefferey were great together even with Jay Cutler slinging the football in Chicago. You have to think Payton could find a way to make it work should a player of Butler’s talent fall within striking distance.As we’ve seen before, if the Saints are interested in a player they’ll find a way to go after them.