The Patriots are closing in on a trade with the Browns for Gordon (hamstring), Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon's likely destination isn't a surprise due to the wideout-deficient nature of the Patriots. Perhaps the only hangup is compensation for the Browns, but he's a good bet to fill in as one of the top three wide receivers in New England while Julian Edelman serves the final two games of his suspension.