CLEVELAND, Sept. 21 (UPI) — Anxious fantasy football team owners have waited out two weeks so far during Josh Gordon’s four-week suspension.
Was it all for nothing? Possibly.
Cleveland.com reported Wednesday that a judge issued an arrest warrant for the Cleveland Browns wide receiver last month. Gordon is in trouble after he didn’t respond to multiple subpoenas regarding a paternity case. He is currently suspended for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
Cleveland.com also reports that Gordon failed to comply to a court order for a DNA sample. He also didn’t show up to a hearing on Aug. 31. According to the report, Christina Lockhart claims that Gordon is the father of her 1-year-old daughter. Lockhart is looking for child support from Gordon.
Gordon, 25, is eligible to return to the Browns for its Oct. 9 meeting with the New England Patriots. He hasn’t been able to stay out of trouble since being picked up out of Baylor in the first round of the 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft. He hasn’t taken an NFL snap since 2014. Gordon has played well when he actually makes it onto the field, with 161 receptions for 2,754 yards, and 14 touchdowns in 32 games.
Although the news is disheartening for Gordon’s fantasy stock, don’t panic just yet. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the case “will not affect his status” with the league, according to Ohio.com’s Nate Ulrich.
If Gordon returns to the Browns lineup unscathed, expect WR2 production.