Gordon: Under the influence every game
By The Associated Press
One day before Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordon gets another shot at rebooting his star-crossed career, he revealed in a candid magazine interview that he used drugs or alcohol before every game of his career — pro or college.
Gordon, who was reinstated on a conditional basis by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell last week after being suspended for nearly three years, told GQ he drank or smoked marijuana before “every game. Probably every game of my career.”
The former Pro Bowler did the interview before meeting with Goodell in New York last week.
He said he began taking drugs in seventh grade, and would do shots of alcohol to “get the motor running.”
Gordon’s shocking admission came as the Browns prepared to welcome him back Tuesday to their facility.
Coach Hue Jackson said Gordon’s disclosure won’t change the team’s decision to accept him back.
Giants
Coach Ben McAdoo insists his team didn’t quit in its one-sided loss to the Rams. The performance in the 51-17 thrashing was ugly and unacceptable, but the second-year coach said he didn’t see his players loafing or giving up on plays, signs of a team that quit. “Every position needs to be held accountable and every position needs to be held to a high standard,” McAdoo said. “Same thing with the coaches, and when you lose in the fashion we did [Sunday], it is not good enough, anywhere, coaching or playing.”
Buccaneers
Tampa Bay announced that starting quarterback Jameis Winston will be shut down for at least two weeks in hopes his injured throwing shoulder improves. Winston’s streak of 40 consecutive starts to begin his pro career will end Sunday, when Ryan Fitzpatrick replaces him against the Jets.
Broncos
Coach Vance Joseph said he is sticking with Brock Osweiler at quarterback. Osweiler had a poor performance after replacing turnover-prone Trevor Siemian in the starting lineup. Osweiler threw two interceptions that led to touchdowns in Denver’s 51-23 flop in Philadelphia.
Monday night game
Matthew Stafford passed for 361 yards and two TDs to Marvin Jones, as the visiting Detroit Lions snapped a three-game losing streak with a 30-17 win Monday night against the offensively challenged Green Bay Packers. Stafford was 26 of 33, including 12 of 14 in the first half with a 25-yard touchdown pass to Jones. Ameer Abdullah added a 4yard touchdown run for Detroit (4-4). Green Bay (4-4) finally got in the end zone on Brett Hundley’s 1-yard quarterback sneak with 9:52 left. The Packers have lost three in a row.