After being cut, wide receiver Josh Gordon posts farewell message to Chiefs Kingdom
Despite the Chiefs trading Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins during the offseason, there was stiff competition at the wide receiver position at Kansas City’s training camp.
Josh Gordon learned Tuesday that he’d been released by the Chiefs. The move came hours before the NFL deadline for teams to trim their rosters to 53 players.
After being reinstated by the NFL last season following a lengthy suspension for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy, Gordon signed with the Chiefs in October. There was hope among fans that he could be an impact player for the Chiefs, but he had just five receptions for 32 yards and a touchdown in 12 games.
Despite a short stay in Kansas City, Gordon enjoyed his time with the team and interactions with fans. He shared a message for both on Twitter after learning he’d been cut.
“Appreciate all the @Chiefs kingdom has done for me and my family this past year,” Gordon wrote. “Thanks for the opportunity and the many memories.”
A number of fans responded to Gordon, including Emmy-award winning actor Eric Stonestreet, the “Big Slick” co-host.
Stonestreet encouraged Gordon to keep playing.
Don’t stop man.
— Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet) August 30, 2022
Here is what other Chiefs fans wrote in response to Gordon’s message.
Man I was really pulling for you to make the squad! I hope we still get to see you in a Chiefs jersey. Always rooting for you and hope you get to ball out wherever it may be!
— B (@b_mahees) August 30, 2022
God has a plan for you Josh. Keep your head up and be ready for the next opportunity.
— Nate Kendall (@natekendall23) August 30, 2022
Really bummed, Josh. I hope you land somewhere and in a meaningful role. You ran up and down that field 10,000 times in practice with not a lot of opportunity given during game time, all hustle.
— JCA (@jca4198) August 30, 2022
Good luck, Josh. You've showed great perseverance and have been an inspiration to a lot of people. I always enjoyed hearing your perspective.
— Joshua Drown (@JoshDrown) August 30, 2022
Thank you Josh you will always be a part of The Kingdom
— Tracy Herron (@IrishptaHerron) August 30, 2022
Gordon said he hopes to latch on with another team.
Excited to see where the next part of my football journey takes me ♂️#itsabusiness #dreamchasing
— Flash (@JOSH_GORDONXII) August 30, 2022
