It looks like Josh Gordon's time in New England is done.
The Patriots are placing the wide receiver on injured reserve after he suffered a knee injury a couple of weeks ago against the Giants, according to ESPN.
Gordon suffered the injury making a tackle after a turnover.
Source: the Patriots have placed WR Josh Gordon on IR. His season is over due to a knee injury.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 23, 2019
Multiple reports suggest Gordon's knee injury is minor and the receiver hopes to be medically cleared soon and sign with a new team after being released.
Source says Patriots WR Josh Gordon expects to be medically cleared soon, and that his knee injury is "minor". I was told he ran 22 MPH on the treadmill during a rehab session today.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 23, 2019
Once he's cleared, he hopes to be released off of IR and sign with a new team.
Josh Gordon believes he’s close to returning to play, source says. So his IR designation today means he’s likely done with the #Patriots but could be available for teams as a free agent soon. Very interesting.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 23, 2019
Gordon, 28, caught 20 passes for 287 yards and a touchdown this season.
Patriots rookie receiver N'Keal Harry recently returned to practice so he could make up for some of the lost receptions that will come with Gordon's absence.
They also recently acquired Mohamed Sanu from the Falcons this week so they will have options at the position.