Browns didn't plan on Gordon's return from suspension (Yahoo Sports)

The Browns never presumed Josh Gordon would be allowed back from his drug suspension. Sashi Brown, the head of football operations, said Wednesday the team wasn't counting on Gordon being reinstated by the NFL, which denied the former Pro Bowler's application on Tuesday. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because results of NFL drug tests are kept private, said Gordon didn't have a positive substance abuse test.