The New England Patriots are looking to solve their receiving corp problem as the team is reportedly close to trading for former All-Pro Josh Gordon.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport confirmed it via Twitter.
The #Patriots are getting close on a deal for #Browns WR Josh Gordon, source said. Not official yet but headed that way.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 17, 2018
The 27-year-old led the NFL in receiving yards in 2013 earning Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro honors.
Gordon has however not been able to regain that success with multiple substance abuse violations.