Gordon (personal) is returning to the Browns, but he's still in the NFL's substance abuse program and hasn't been given permission to practice, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon's reinstatement last year came with conditions that extend into future seasons, and he apparently hasn't yet done enough to receive clearance for practice or games. An NFL spokesman did say Gordon can observe practice and do conditioning work while he makes his way toward the next step in the process. With no timeline provided for that next step, it's hard to say if Gordon will be ready for the start of the regular season, despite Saturday's announcement that he's rejoining the team.