While the New England Patriots are preparing for Super Bowl LIII, Josh Gordon is focussing on his rehab in Gainesville, Fla.
But AFC champions certainly have not forgotten about the talented wide receiver.
Gordon was suspended indefinitely by the NFL in DecemberĀ for violating the terms of his conditional reinstatement but has been cheering on from afar and supporting the Pats throughout the playoffs. Now, just days from New England’s Super Bowl matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Matthew Slater addressed what it’s like to prepare for the NFL’s biggest game without one of their own.
āItās a little bittersweet,ā the special teams captain said, via the New York Post. āWe think of him often. We certainly wish he could share this experience with us. We know heās doing what he needs to do. Youāre talking about a guy with those physical gifts who could take over a game on his own. There arenāt a lot of those guys walking around planet Earth. He was a big part of what we did.
“He helped us. We wouldnāt be here without his contributions,” Slater added. “Weāre certainly mindful of that. At the same time, weāre wishing him the best. We want to see him be healthy. We want to see him in a great spot. Ultimately, thatās bigger than the game of football.ā