Gordon (suspension) has been reinstated by the league on a conditional basis, NFL.com reports. "Effective immediately, Gordon may join the Browns to attend meetings, engage in conditioning work and individual workouts," the league relayed Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wednesday's statement from the NFL further notes that "subject to compliance with clinical and other requirements, (Gordon) will be placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list and be permitted to practice with the (Browns) beginning on November 20." Then on November 27, Gordon will be eligible to return to Cleveland's active roster, an outcome that remains subject to the team's discretion. With that in mind, Gordon won't be playing in any games before Week 13, but if all goes well for him, and the Browns like what they see from the wideout once he rejoins the team, he could see some action down the stretch. It remains to be seen if Gordon will be able to make a fantasy splash, given the long layoff (he has not played in an NFL game since December of 2014) and the Browns' QB situation, but based on talent alone, he's worth a speculative add for those with a degree of roster flexibility.
Wouldn't touch him. Already seen someone grab him in one of my leagues. Too much risk and not enough reward considering he won't be even eligible for play until week 13. I can't imagine starting him after so many months away from the game and on a team with no QB. Stay away. That's my recommendation unless you have a monster deep bench with plenty of room to store him during these critical bye weeks.
It's worth a chance if you can afford to carry a speculative play that won't play at least 4 weeks or so, for a team with no QB, and during the heat of the bye weeks. In my opinion you'd have to be in a league that has a large bench where his impact is minimal... under those circumstances I "might" consider rostering him. Now, if you have an IR spot that allows a suspended player to fill that spot it certainly makes sense. But to my knowledge he is not on IR so that is probably not an option for most leagues including FleaFlicker... at least in my 3 leagues he is not eligible.
Qbs... who has been his QB in the past.. I think he's already played with 5 different qbs. There is no competition in CLE at the WR spot. I also agree only pick him up in dynasty or deep keeper league.
Comments
joegibbskins07Wed 11/1/17 8:06 PM
He will flunk another drug test before week 13, lol
PainintheassWed 11/1/17 8:10 PM
Then he'll blame that on his college coach!
RP65Wed 11/1/17 9:01 PM
Wouldn't touch him. Already seen someone grab him in one of my leagues. Too much risk and not enough reward considering he won't be even eligible for play until week 13. I can't imagine starting him after so many months away from the game and on a team with no QB. Stay away. That's my recommendation unless you have a monster deep bench with plenty of room to store him during these critical bye weeks.
GIwarriorsWed 11/1/17 10:53 PM
I picked him up
jambi249Wed 11/1/17 11:10 PM
he will be traded at some point, probably to the raiders and will make an impact next yr
ARTofWARFAREWed 11/1/17 11:10 PM
what risk? just put him on the ir. Right before playoffs start. He might win you a chip. Dont be stupid.
joegibbskins07Thu 11/2/17 8:10 AM
i wouldn't start him cold turkey in your playoffs if you make the playoffs without him. possible trade bait for a sucker.
bruce_conawayThu 11/2/17 9:01 AM
worth a chance
joegibbskins07Thu 11/2/17 9:58 AM
only if you are a massive underdog or your starters are on IR
RP65Thu 11/2/17 10:52 AM
It's worth a chance if you can afford to carry a speculative play that won't play at least 4 weeks or so, for a team with no QB, and during the heat of the bye weeks. In my opinion you'd have to be in a league that has a large bench where his impact is minimal... under those circumstances I "might" consider rostering him. Now, if you have an IR spot that allows a suspended player to fill that spot it certainly makes sense. But to my knowledge he is not on IR so that is probably not an option for most leagues including FleaFlicker... at least in my 3 leagues he is not eligible.
JayRay32Thu 11/2/17 11:48 AM
Only makes sense to pick him up if your in a keeper League and your wr's are garbage , in the hope that he will be a beast again.
Prash11Thu 11/2/17 12:58 PM
Qbs... who has been his QB in the past.. I think he's already played with 5 different qbs. There is no competition in CLE at the WR spot. I also agree only pick him up in dynasty or deep keeper league.