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CLEVELAND -- Josh Gordon isnt going back on the field until he gets a tighter grip on his life.The suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver, whose talent has been little more than a tease for several years as he battled personal demons, said Thursday hes entering rehab and putting his promising NFL career on hold.Gordon was eligible to return from his latest four-game suspension next week and possibly play against New England on Oct. 9, when Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will return from his Deflategate ban.However, the troubled Gordons future is again uncertain after he chose to seek professional help.Gordon released a statement through the Browns, who have stood by him but may need to move on.After careful thought and deep consideration Ive decided that I need to step away from pursuing my return to the Browns and my football career to enter an in-patient rehabilitation facility, he said.This is the right decision for me and one that I hope will enable me to gain full control of my life and continue on a path to reach my full potential as a person.I appreciate the support of the NFL, NFLPA, the Browns, my teammates, my agent and the community through this extremely challenging process.Gordon has been suspended by the NFL in the past for marijuana and alcohol abuse. The 25-year-old did not indicate why hes seeking treatment.The Browns had been encouraged by the progress Gordon seemed to be making during his suspension, which followed him being banned for one year by Commissioner Roger Goodell. Gordon met with Goodell a few months ago and was being given another chance to get his personal life in order.League spokesman Brian McCarthy would not comment on Gordons status with the Browns.Our concern is with Joshs well-being, he said.Shortly after his statement was released, Gordon posted a tweet, saying he had been under a lot of pressure and stress lately and he needed time for himself.Sometimes you have to do whats best for you, he wrote.Later, he posted another message: See ya soon.However, theres no telling when hell be back or if hell play another game. The Browns have done all they can for him, but with a young team, new coaching staff and front office looking toward the future, Gordon may soon be in their past for good.A Pro Bowl selection in 2013 when he led the league with 1,646 yards receiving, Gordon played in two preseason games after being slowed in training camp with a leg injury.During his suspension, Gordon was only allowed to attend meetings with the Browns. When they practiced, he couldnt join his teammates on the field and he was not permitted to speak with the media.Gordon was usually wearing headphones when he entered the locker room and rarely acknowledged reporters.Sashi Brown, the teams vice president of football operations, said the team has Gordons back.We support Josh in taking this step to seek additional help and treatment, he said. His singular focus must be on his own health. We want nothing more than for Josh to be successful personally and professionally.Gordon has been suspended for 30 of Clevelands past 35 games.Last week, Gordon had to appear in court after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with a paternity suit filed by a woman who alleges he is the father of a 1-year-old girl. The warrant was withdrawn after Gordon agreed to take a DNA test.Browns coach Hue Jackson did not comment on Gordons personal issues, but said he was handling his professional matters.He still is doing well, in my opinion, Jackson said. I cant tell you about everything that goes on outside of this building -- but I know in this building, in our meetings with me, with our coaches, with the players, he has been outstanding. Thats what I have to judge on. Now well find out about this other part and know a little bit more about it as we move forward. 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The Raptors (18-7) continue to roll, having won four in a row and 10 of their last 11 games, including a 123-114 decision over the 76ers in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.The Hawks (12-13) continue to struggle after a 9-2 start to the season.The Hawks took a 131-120 loss at home to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night after winning their two previous games. It was the highest point total against the Hawks since the Golden State Warriors scored 137 points on March 4, 2008.I dont know exactly how I would describe it but there is some level of frustration, Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said. There is some level of optimism. I do think we are doing some things better. We need to do more things better for more of the 48 minutes. I would say there was a stretch when offensively, we were really, really struggling. We have taken two steps forward there. Maybe we have regressed defensively. We have to be moving forward with both.We definitely had a lot of steps forward to start and then a lot of steps back, said Hawks reserve forward Kris Humphries, a former Raptor. Then a comeback win (over the Milwaukee Bucks) for a step forward. I think you have to look at the next seven games and gauge if our momentum is going the right way and judge how we are playing.dddddddddddd Sometimes, a game like (the loss to the Magic) is hard to judge where you are at. The way they played, they would have beat anyone in the league.The Raptors currently have the highest-rated offense in the NBA, but they were outscored in the fourth quarter Wednesday by the 76ers 40-31 and had a 19-point lead with 5:39 to play cut to six with 41 seconds remaining before they held on for the nine-point margin. Coach Dwane Casey was not pleased.Its a great example: the game is never over until its over, Casey said. Were not good enough to let up and relax. Every team in this league can come back and get you. Thats whats upsetting about a good-going game until the fourth quarter. Gave up 40 points and 50 percent shooting because we took our foot off the gas pedal and you cant do that in this league.DeMar DeRozan had 31 points against the 76ers after scoring 30 against the Milwaukee Bucks in Torontos win on Monday.We just understand what needs to be done, DeRozan said. Not much has to be said. We kind of know after a lot of games what we need to be better at next game. Consciously were going into next practice, next game with that on our minds to be better. Its just the maturity of us and all of the guys that have been on this team carrying it over to the younger guys.Raptors reserve center Lucas Nogueira did not play Wednesday because of a sore right knee. Tests showed no serious injury. 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