Josh Gordon officially said goodbye to Cleveland on Saturday not long after the Browns announced their plans to release him.
In a post on his Instagram story, Gordon took a moment to say farewell to Cleveland after spending the last six years with the Browns.
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“Huge s/o to the city of Cleveland, this place will always feel like home to me,” Gordon wrote on Instagram. “I’m extremely honored and blessed to have been able to grow up and start a life amongst such a passionate and motivated group of individuals. It’s been a hell of a journey with you guys. I wish all of you nothing but the best. Thanks to the @ClevelandBrowns organization for having me, I’ll never forget my time here. ‘Same book, next chapter.’ P.S. Anyone need a deep threat WR??”
Josh Gordon on Instagram: pic.twitter.com/uYwaig6GRa
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2018
The 27-year-old wide receiver, who had been ruled out for Sunday's game with a hamstring injury, will be released Monday after Gordon reportedly did not report to the Browns' facility on time Saturday. There was also an "overall trust issue" between Gordon and the team.
Gordon missed much of the offseason as he took time away from the team to deal with personal matters, but announced his return mid-August. He has been suspended multiple times for violating the league's substance abuse policy, missing the entire 2015 and 2016 seasons before returning last year.