Gordon (personal) is ready to enter the next step of his return process, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Hue Jackson didn't provide all the details, but he did at least mention that Gordon will be involved in on-field walkthroughs -- something that previously hadn't been allowed. The 27-year-old has been allowed to sit in on team meetings and watch practice, but he hasn't actually been allowed to step on the field with teammates.

Coach Hue Jackson noted Tuesday that Gordon (personal) will practice "very soon," Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

While there's not a precise timetable for that to occur, and such an outcome is at the discretion of the NFL and Gordon's counseling team, there's a chance that Gordon will suit up for the Browns' preseason finale against the Lions on Aug. 30. The wideout won't play Thursday night versus the Eagles, but once he's cleared to practice, he'll look to prepare for the team's Sept. 9 season opener. With things continuing to move in a positive direction for Gordon, the possibility of the talented 27-year-old making an early-season impact increase. Of course, given his off-field/suspension history, Gordon will continue to carry a high-risk/high-reward label in drafts and auctions.

Coach Hue Jackson said he wouldn't be opposed to playing Gordon (personal) in the final preseason game, Nate Ulrich of The Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon won't be available for Thursday's exhibition against Philadelphia, but Jackson did say the wideout may have clearance to participate when the team resumes practicing this upcoming weekend after the game. The NFL and Gordon's counseling team will both have a say in giving him clearance, and the Browns will then need to make sure he's ready from a physical/conditioning perspective. With the 27-year-old reported to be in excellent shape, a return to practice over the weekend might allow for a brief appearance in the team's preseason finale next Thursday (Aug. 30) against the Lions. Even if he doesn't make it back for that exhibition, Gordon still has quite a bit of time to gear up for Cleveland's regular-season opener Sept. 9 against the Steelers. Gordon stepped away from the Browns for nearly four weeks to focus on maintaining his sobriety and mental well-being in preparation for the grind of the upcoming season.

Gordon (personal) won't participate in Thursday's game against the Eagles, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Gordon rejoined the Browns this weekend after a few weeks away, the dynamic wideout has yet to practice and therefore won't be ready for game action Thursday. Coach Hue Jackson has repeatedly said he won't allow Gordon to practice with the team until he feels Gordon is in football condition, and while there's still a chance Gordon is ready for Week 1 against the Steelers, his status will remain up in the air until he at least gets on the practice field.

Gordon (personal/NFI) watched Sunday's practice from the sideline and "will gradually resume all football activities as deemed appropriate," according to general manager John Dorsey, Patrick Maks of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon rejoined his teammates this weekend after spending time at a treatment program in Florida to start the preseason. Along with reacclimating himself within the Browns' facility, Gordon spent a portion of practice working on his conditioning on the side. The talented yet troubled wideout is said to appear in fantastic shape as is, but Cleveland will rightfully avoid rushing its prized pass-catcher back into the fray. Knowing that, it'd be surprising if he's available for Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles. However, with coach Hue Jackson stating Gordon proved his retention of the team's offensive scheme in meetings, it might not be long before he's allowed to suit up for practice, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports.

Though Gordon (personal/NFI) probably won't be ready to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer believes that the wideout will be ready for action in time for Week 1.

EDGE Analysis

Not only that, Cabot expects Gordon to start the the Browns' opening contest. Of course, that's further than coach Hue Jackson was willing to go during a conference call Saturday. "There's a chance,'' Jackson noted with regard to the likelihood of Gordon being the Cleveland lineup for the team's Sept . 9 regular-season opener. "Obviously, we're just going to take it one step at a time. His focus is going to be on meetings and conditioning, and then we'll just kind of go from there. Hopefully, we can get him up and running by the first game." While there is not a precise timetable for Gordon's return to practice, it seems plausible that he'll be able to suit up for the Browns' preseason finale, on Aug. 30 against the Lions. When on the field and focused, the 27-year-old's talents are undeniable, but given his off-field/suspension history, Gordon will continue to carry a high-risk/high-reward label for those drafting or conducting auctions in the coming days/weeks.

Gordon has been placed on the Browns' active/non-football illness list.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon has returned to the team from a personal absence, but at this stage he doesn't have clearance from the NFL to practice with his teammates or play in games. There's not yet a timetable in place for that to change, but this represents the next step in the wideout's planned return to action.

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.

Gordon announced he's returning to Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. "Thank you for your love, support, and most importantly your patience as I took the time needed to ensure my overall mental and physical health," he said in a statement.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear when he'll return to practice or if he'll be far behind in conditioning, but it looks like he'll be part of the team's plans this season.

The Browns continue to expect Gordon (personal) to return to the team, the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, the talented, but troubled wideout remains in Gainesville, Fla., "under the care of his NFL-sanctioned medical team." If those caring for Gordon determine that he's ready to handle the demands of playing football, he'll be allowed to return to the Browns. There's currently no timetable for such an outcome, though it's still possible he could be back before the regular season starts. With Gordon's status unclear at this stage and Corey Coleman having been traded, the Browns may ink veteran wideout Dez Bryant. In any case, as much upside as Gordon brings to the field, he remains a speculative choice in fantasy drafts/auctions for however long he remains away from his team.