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Gordon's NFL career had high highs (an All-Pro season in 2013, a Super Bowl LIII ring from his time with the Patriots) and low lows (more substance abuse issues and suspensions). He finished his career with 252 catches, last appearing in a game in 2022.

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WR had All-Pro season and Super Bowl ring but multiple suspensions, 252 career catches

Gordon was suspended indefinitely by Baylor in 2011 for drug issues, transferred to Utah, and was taken by the Browns in the supplemental draft a year later. His NFL career showed extreme variance: he earned All-Pro honors in 2013 and won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots, but also dealt with multiple substance abuse issues and suspensions, finishing with 252 catches and last appearing in a game in 2022.

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