Seahawks claim Josh Gordon off waivers

The Seattle Seahawks claimed receiver Josh Gordon off waivers Friday, the team announced.

Gordon was subject to waivers after he was released by the New England Patriots off injured reserve Thursday.

The waiver priority list works in the inverse order of the current NFL standings. The Seahawks, sitting at 6-2, had No. 28 priority, according to ESPN's Field Yates.

Head coach Pete Carroll admitted he was surprised Gordon was still available when Seattle's turn came up.

"He's a unique talent, and next week we'll take a look and see what he looks like," Carroll said, confirming he'll miss Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "He's done a lot of good stuff and made a lot of good plays, so we'll find out more next week."

While the Seahawks were the only team to put in a claim for Gordon, his agent, David Canter, told ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio that as many as nine teams wanted to work out the veteran wideout if he cleared waivers.

Gordon is owed the remainder of his $2-million salary, but a team could have signed him for significantly less if he had cleared, Florio adds.

He recorded 20 catches, 287 yards, and a touchdown in six appearances with the Patriots. He was placed on IR after missing their Week 7 contest with injuries to his knee and ankle.

The wideout has yet to play a full 16-game slate since his rookie season with the Cleveland Browns due to suspensions and mental health-related issues.

Seattle represents Gordon's third team since 2018. He now joins a receiving corps that features Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf and will catch balls from MVP candidate Russell Wilson.