NFL Rumors: Patriots Disciplining Josh Gordon Vs. Bills For Tardiness

by Logan Mullen on Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 4:37PM

The New England Patriots will be without Josh Gordon for part of their Week 8 contest against the Buffalo Bills, but it’s not because of health.

According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, citing a source, the Patriots are disciplining the wide receiver for part of Monday’s game due to tardiness.

Here are the full details from Rapoport:

Sources: The #Patriots are disciplining WR Josh Gordon during tonight’s game vs. the #Bills because of tardiness. He’s expected to be kept off the field for several series — about a quarter — as they continue to work with & manage him. It’ll be regular playing time after that.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 29, 2018

The Athletic’s Jeff Howe added some more context.

More context: Josh Gordon showed up late yesterday before the team departed from Gillette Stadium for Buffalo.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 29, 2018

Gordon has fit in well with the Patriots since arriving from the Cleveland Browns via a trade earlier in the season. Challenges with substance abuse and mental health have put his NFL career on pause multiple times and resulted in a handful of suspensions. Since joining the Patriots, however, he has appeared to stay out of trouble, with this being the first negative news surrounding him since his arrival.

Thumbnail photo via Tim Fuller/USA TODAY Sports Images

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