WR Josh Gordon looking at CFL
— -- Cleveland Browns All-Pro receiver Josh Gordon, who is suspended for the 2014 NFL season due to a repeat violation of the league's substance abuse policy, will explore the possibility of playing in the Canadian Football League the remainder of the year, according to sources.
The CFL is an option that was recently exercised by LaVon Brazill, who was released by the Indianapolis Colts after a drug suspension.
Gordon's plans include having a dialogue with CFL officials on whether he would be eligible to play there and still return to the NFL in 2015 if he is reinstated by commissioner Roger Goodell, sources said. He would remain under the NFL's treatment program, which would include counseling and random drug testing.
However, a CFL official says that, under league rules, Gordon would not be eligible to play in the CFL because teams are prohibited from signing a suspended player from any league who is under contract.
A league source confirmed that, saying, "He can't, per his NFL contract."
The NFL announced Wednesday that arbitrator Harold Henderson upheld Gordon's one-year suspension for a failed test for marijuana. The Pro Bowler had appealed the ruling and met with Henderson and other league officials in New York on Aug. 4.
During his suspension, Gordon is not allowed to practice with the Browns, attend team meetings or other club functions.
Information from ESPN.com's Pat McManamon was used in this report.
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