The Facts: The NFL announced Tuesday that Gordon has been suspended without pay for at least one year for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

Diehards Line:The impending suspension was first reported last week, after Gordon had tested positive for alcohol. The suspension begins immediately and is effectively indefinitely, as Gordon must apply for reinstatement next February. In an open letter penned to his critics last week, Gordon acknowledged imbibing "two beers and two drinks" during an early January private flight to Las Vegas with several teammates. He added that it was the first time he had consumed alcohol since his July 2014 DWI arrest that instigated the testing (which he knew was possible at any time). The Browns don't seem to be in an especially understanding mood at this point. "As we have conveyed, we are disappointed to once again be at this point with Josh," GM Ray Farmer said. "Our hope is that this suspension affords Josh the opportunity to gain some clarity in determining what he wants to accomplish moving forward and if he wants a career in the National Football League. ..." We'll see. But not until 2016.