CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Gordon’s troubles are piling up fast.
Cleveland’s
Pro Bowl wide receiver, facing a possible NFL suspension for another
failed drug test, was ticketed for speeding last weekend and a passenger
in his car was cited for marijuana possession.
Gordon was pulled
over for driving 74 mph in a 60 mph zone on May 25, WKYC-TV reported
Friday. According to the report, the passenger in Gordon’s Mercedes was
issued a citation for possession of marijuana in an amount under 200
grams. The marijuana was found in a blue bag with identification. The
passenger said the marijuana was not Gordon’s.
Browns general manager Ray Farmer issued a statement regarding Gordon’s latest issue.
"We
are gathering information regarding the situation," Farmer said. "We
will not have any further comment until the appropriate time."
Gordon’s
pending case is posted online on the Berea Municipal Court docket. It
says Gordon showed proof of insurance when he was stopped and that he
did not have any warrants. He is due to appear in court on June 4.
The
traffic stop comes as the Browns are awaiting news whether Gordon will
be available to play this season. The talented 23-year-old was suspended
two games last season for failing a drug test and still led the league
with 1,664 yards receiving. Earlier this month, ESPN reported that
Gordon, who entered the league with a history of substance-abuse
problems, failed another drug test, which could result in a one-year
ban.
Gordon has been practicing with the Browns as he awaits word
from the league. Gordon has declined to comment at the workouts that
have been open to the media the past two weeks.
Last year, Gordon
was convicted of two traffic offenses after pleading no contest in
court. He was ticketed twice for speeding, once for driving 98 mph. He
paid $296 in fines and court costs.
Former Browns coach Rob Chudzinski spoke to Gordon about his actions.