Titans to meet with former All-Pro WR Josh Gordon

Long removed from what turned out to be a short prime, Josh Gordon remains on the NFL radar. After the Chiefs released the former All-Pro wide receiver, the Tennessee Titans will meet with him, NFL.com’s Taylor Bisciotti tweets.

The Titans’ receiving situation does not appear as deep as the Chiefs’, pointing to interest in the former Browns standout. Gordon spent the entire offseason with Kansas City and was with the Chiefs during the 2021 regular season. While substance-abuse issues have led to the would-be star never replicating his stratospheric 2013 season, Gordon may benefit a team as a supporting-cast target.

Kansas City did not use Gordon in the 2021 playoffs, but after countless instances of off-field setbacks, Gordon was with the team throughout a season. The 31-year-old receiver finished last season with five receptions for 32 yards.

He was more productive with the Patriots and Seahawks, though nothing he has submitted since compares to his historically dominant 2013 sample where he tallied 87 catches, 1,646 yards, and 9 TDs in 14 games. Suspensions overshadowed Gordon’s career since, but he did help the Super Bowl-winning 2018 Patriots on the field and made a few plays for the Seahawks the following year.

The Titans have Robert Woods positioned as their top wideout, acquiring him from the Rams via trade, and used a first-round pick on Treylon Burks. Despite Burks’ draft status, it does not look like he will be a full-time player to start the season.