The Facts: Gordon is serving an indefinite suspension from the NFL that began late last season, but there have been reports that he could be reinstated in time to play during the 2019 season. Gordon’s teammates have expressed hope that he’ll be back with the team, but head coach Bill Belichick didn’t share his thoughts when asked about a possible return on Wednesday. “That’ll be a league matter. Talk to them about it,” Belichick said at a press conference.
Diehards Line:As PFT notes, the last time someone did that, the league said there was no update as to a timeline for potential reinstatement. Unless and until that changes, the Patriots will have to plan for life without Gordon in 2019. Fantasy owners will as well, although it's not unusual to see some late-round fliers thrown his way in various draft formats.