Cleveland Browns
Josh Gordon - #13 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/13/1991 |
| Birthplace | Houston, TX |
| College | Baylor |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 2nd round, None pick by Browns |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 805 | 5 |
Browns snap road losing streak in victory over Raiders
Brandon Weeden threw for a career-high 364 yards and a touchdown and the Browns snapped a 12-game road losing streak by beating the Raiders.
Browns employee kills self at practice facility
A member of the Cleveland Browns' grounds crew killed himself at their practice facility, a team spokesman said Sunday.
Browns could use more 'ugly' wins
Steve DiMatteo says critics of the Browns "ugly" win over the Steelers in Week 12 are off base — all that matters is that it counts as a victory.
Raiders-Browns game blacked out in Oakland
The Raiders’ game on Sunday against the Browns will be blacked out on local television.
Browns deny report regarding Gruden
Jon Gruden reportedly has an offer to coach the University of Tennessee and earn an ownership stake in the Cleveland Browns.
AFC North Spin cycle: It's the Ravens' race to lose
The Steelers are falling fast. The Bengals are surging. Both, however, are still well back in the Ravens' rear-view mirror.
Browns' defense surging down the stretch
One reason why Cleveland has been quite competitive recently: its defense has stepped up its play in a major way.
Browns force eight turnovers in win over Steelers
The Browns handed their hated rivals a potentially devastating loss, 20-14 over the stumbling Steelers on Sunday.
Browns have plenty to be thankful for this week
The Browns have plenty to be thankful for this week, due to the way in which their most recent loss played out, writes Steve DiMatteo.
Browns safety Ward upset over fine for hit
Browns S T.J. Ward is appealing the $25,000 fine he received for an illegal hit he delivered on Sunday against Cowboys WR Kevin Ogletree.
Report: Leftwich fractured two ribs, likely out for Week 12
Steelers QB Byron Leftwich fractured two ribs in Sunday night’s loss to the Ravens and is unlikely to start in Week 12, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.
Rivera, Mularkey, Shurmur don't come through in clutch
Embattled head coaches have something in common: They all make late-game situational mistakes that cost their teams.
Browns blow lead, fall to Cowboys in OT
Dan Bailey kicked a 38-yard field goal in overtime and Dallas overcame a critical fumble by Tony Romo in the Cowboys' 23-20 victory against Cleveland.
AFC North Spin cycle: Ravens inching away from pack
The Ravens took a big step toward gaining control in the AFC North by winning at Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
Browns look to make major improvements after bye
The Browns and rookie RB Trent Richardson are looking to make a statement in their last seven games of the 2012 season.
PLAYER NEWS
Gordon caught eight passes for 86 yards on Sunday against Kansas City.|||||||
The rookie set a new season high for receptions, one week after recording a season-best 116 yards.
Gordon hauled in six receptions for a career-high 116 yards and a score in Sunday's 20-17 win at Oakland.|||||||
While Gordon has proven inconsistent at times, he's more than capable of breaking out on any given Sunday. He's certainly someone to keep in mind once next season rolls around.
Gordon caught two passes _ both touchdowns _ for 82 yards in Sunday's loss to the Giants.|||||||
These were the first two touchdowns for the rookie, who had seven catches for 93 yards in four games prior to Sunday.
Cleveland took Gordon in the second round of the NFL's supplemental draft Thursday. He was the only player selected and the Browns must forfeit their second-round pick in the 2013 draft.|||||||
Gordon was suspended for marijuana as a junior in 2011 at Baylor. He transferred to Utah, but decided not to play. He caught 42 passes for 714 yards and seven touchdowns in 2010. "I don't know if it is risky, that is kind of where we thought he was as a player," Browns general manager Tom Heckert said of spending a second-rounder on Gordon. "Obviously he's a guy who can come in here and be a starter for us and make plays for us."
