Browns' Josh Gordon: Looks like old self against Bucs

Gordon (suspension) caught two passes for 87 yards and a touchdown on two targets in Friday's preseason game against the Buccaneers.

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According to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon-Journal, Terrelle Pryor and Corey Coleman (hamstring) technically got the start, with Gordon then replacing the rookie for the second offensive snap. All three of them as well as Andrew Hawkins ended up getting plenty of first-team work, but it was Gordon who clearly left the best impression. The 25-year-old snuck behind Brent Grimes on a double move to pick up 44 yards on the opening drive, then later outleapt Grimes for a 43-yard touchdown shortly before halftime. Gordon's lack of involvement in the time between might normally seem a bit concerning, but the Cleveland offense simply couldn't get anything going, with Robert Griffin ultimately taking five sacks on 19 dropbacks. Whatever issues the Browns might still need to work out, Gordon's first on-field appearance since 2014 left little doubt that his elite athleticism is intact. He should emerge as Griffin's favorite target upon completion of his four-game suspension, though it's possible the Browns' new quarterback will develop chemistry with Coleman, Pryor and TE Gary Barnidge in the meantime.