BOSTON (CBS) — Josh Gordon was a significant contributor to the Patriots for more than half of the 2018 season. And though he wasn’t able to be a part of the team’s run to a Super Bowl, the receiver will receive some of the spoils of victory. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the Patriots will be giving a Super Bowl ring to Gordon “for his contributions to the team’s success over 11 games.” The 27-year-old Gordon, of course, was suspended indefinitely by the NFL following the Patriots’ loss in Pittsburgh, due to a failed drug test. Gordon had faced numerous suspensions during his career but appeared to have been in a good environment with the Patriots. Gordon, though, reportedly evaded Patriots security during the team’s bye week, leading to the failed test. In 11 games with the Patriots, Gordon caught 40 passes for 720 yards and three touchdowns — numbers which would come out to 58 receptions, 1,047 yards and four touchdowns when prorated over 16 games. Excluding his debut against Miami (two receptions for 32 yards, when he was still learning the offense) and his final game against Pittsburgh (one catch for 19 yards), Gordon caught 37 passes for 669 yards and the three touchdowns in nine games as a contributor to the Patriots offense. Gordon posted a thank you message to Tom Brady and Julian Edelman on his Instagram story on Sunday: Gordon also posted about the championship after the team won. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtcbHIMhOMf/ After losing Gordon to suspension, the Patriots won their final two games of the regular season before beating the Chargers, Chiefs and Rams en route to the franchise’s sixth Super Bowl win. A report last week said Gordon could be eligible to play next year, but the focus at this time remains on his treatment.<doc-sep>Getty Images He’s suspended and reportedly still in rehab. But Patriots receiver Josh Gordon has won a Super Bowl ring. The 27-year-old receiver, who had his best season since 2013 in 11 games with the Patriots before triggering his latest suspension for violating the terms of the substance-abuse policy, will receive the piece of jewelry that goes to the NFL champion. The bigger question is whether Gordon will be playing for the Patriots, or anyone else, in 2019. A report from NFL Media (which can be regarded in matters such as this as an announcement from the league) that he may be reinstated for training camp underscores the reality that the NFL currently does whatever it wants to do when it comes to the terms of the policy, which as written would compel a mandatory suspension of at least one calendar year. But it’s good that the league will work with players, instead of adhering to the strict letter of the law. It’s definitely good for Gordon and the Patriots, who may be together again as New England begins to embark on its quest for a seventh Super Bowl championship.<doc-sep>After locking up yet another Super Bowl title, plenty of Patriots’ will line up for their first, second or even third Super Bowl ring (unless your name is Tom Brady of course). That list of players will include wide receiver Josh Gordon, who left the team in December to deal with mental illness. After the Super Bowl on Sunday, Gordon shared a photo of him and Brady from the Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts earlier this season: The picture was captioned “Big & shiny, just like you said!”, which included an emoji of a ring. Gordon also updated his Instagram biography, adding “Super Bowl Champion” to go along with “First Team All Pro”, which he accomplished in 2013. This basically confirms an earlier report from Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio that he will get a championship ring. New England traded for Gordon in Week 4 after starting the season 1-2 while struggling to move the ball offensively. Gordon suited up for 11 games, recording 720 yards (third most on team) and three touchdowns. He also led the team by averaging 18.0 yards per reception. Gordon missed the final two regular season games and all of the postseason, but his impact was clearly felt. The 27-year old hopes to be reinstated for the 2019 season, where he could potentially help the Patriots on their journey to ring number seven.<doc-sep>Josh Gordon had zero impact on Super Bowl LIII, but the star receiver still was a major reason why the New England Patriots made it to Atlanta in the first place. And for those contributions, Gordon is being rewarded. Gordon, who remains in rehab while serving his latest suspension for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, will receive a Super Bowl ring, according to NESN.com’s Doug Kyed. The 27-year-old played in just 11 games for New England before being placed back on the commissioner’s exempt list for providing diluted drug test samples. Despite being unable to help his teammates on the field, Gordon expressed pride and joy throughout the Patriots’ playoff run, including after their defeat of the Los Angeles Rams in the Big Game. Gordon caught 40 passes for 720 yards and three touchdowns during his abbreviated season. He still is on New England’s roster, and seemingly could return to the team next season, should the league grant him reinstatement.<doc-sep>
Josh Gordon is getting a Super Bowl ring from Patriots, per report originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Josh Gordon didn't start or end his season with the New England Patriots, but he still can put "Super Bowl champion" on his resume. Patriots owner Robert Kraft plans to give Gordon a Super Bowl ring for the wide receiver's contributions to the team, ESPN's Mike Reiss reported Sunday. Gordon was suspended indefinitely in late December for violating the terms of his reinstatement under the substance abuse policy, meaning he missed the Patriots' entire playoff run and wasn't with the team when it defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII. But Gordon still played in 11 of New England's 16 games since joining the club in September via trade from the Cleveland Browns. He finished third on the Patriots with 720 receiving yards and added 40 catches with three touchdowns. The NFL pays for 150 Super Bowl rings for the winning team, but teams can decide who those rings go to or purchase extra rings if they wish. The Patriots gave wide receiver Michael Floyd a Super Bowl ring following the 2016 season even though the wideout spent less than a month with the team, so it's not surprising to see them hook Gordon up. The 27-year-old receiver, who technically is under contract with New England and reportedly could apply for reinstatement in May, was supportive of the Patriots from afar during their Super Bowl run, posting congratulations and well wishes to the team on social media. Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device.