The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... According to Profootballtalk.com’s Mike Florio, Gordon's appeal hearing on his looming discipline has been set for late July -- unless the NFL and NFLPA agree on a reduced suspension before then. As it stands, Gordon faces a minimum year-long ban, after which he must apply for reinstatement with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. During his time off, he must test clean to be re-instated. Sources close to Gordon have told cleveland.com they're concerned that if he's away from the team for a year and away from his support system, that he'll have a tough time making it back into the NFL.

Diehards Line: If the suspension is upheld, Gordon will essentially be kicked out of the league until Goodell decides whether or not to let him back in -- and won't be able to practice with the team or attend meetings. The ban begins when the suspension is announced, not when Gordon received the letter in April. Even if the ban is reduced, Gordon will likely not be able to remain with the team during his time off. According to Plain Dealer staffer Mary Kay Cabot, the sources point to Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon, the former first-round pick, who was suspended indefinitely in November of 2013 for violating the substance abuse policy and isn't expected to be re-instated in 2014. The Jaguars aren't counting on Blackmon and have moved on from him. ... Stay tuned. We'll obviously be following this one closely.