Browns not looking to trade Josh Gordon

The Cleveland Browns are not interested in trading their most dangerous offensive weapon, executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown confirmed Thursday.

It had previously been reported that multiple teams were interested in acquiring wide receiver Josh Gordon, but the Browns aren't giving up on their previously suspended playmaker.

Brown admitted having conversations about Gordon with other teams, but said it's "probably a mischaracterization" that the Browns were willing to listen to offers.

"I understand what the interest is in Josh. There are literally hundreds of conversations going around the league about players all the time," Brown said, according to ESPN.

Gordon will not be available through the first four games of the season while he serves a suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Since his return to the team in late July, Gordon has shown signs of maturity, and Browns believes he's on the right track.

"He's working hard," said Brown. "He's in with his teammates. I think he understands the position he's in and what the opportunity is here with the Browns.

"He's serious about wanting to get back in the league and obviously for him getting back with his teammates here has been a great thing. We talk to him regularly and he's doing well."