Josh Gordon has played only 22 games the past five seasons.

He currently is suspended indefinitely for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.But Tom Brady posted a video on social media this week showing him throwing passes to Gordon Stephen Gostkowski Jerseys Stitched , and the Patriots have hope the league could reinstate the receiver before the start of the 2019 season.It isn’t the only time Brady has spent or intends to spend with Gordon.According to Jeff Darlington of ESPN, Brady recognizes Gordon needs “fostering” to help him overcome his personal issues. Brady even has included Gordon in some family dinners.“He recognized that Josh Gordon made the team better and recognized that he was going to need some attention,” Darlington said, via Dov Kleiman. “Josh Gordon was going out to dinner with Tom Brady and Gisele [Bundchen] at times because Tom recognized that he needs to bring this guy in, foster him, make him feel like he is at home www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-jeremy-hill-jersey , recognizing some of the issues that Josh Gordon goes through.“While that is, in part, a guy just trying to get better, it’s also Tom Brady being a really good person, continuing to try to help out and manifest Josh Gordon. . . .Tom Brady, to this day Youth Matthew Slater Jerseys , really respects Josh Gordon and would love to see him live a better life.”Gordon caught 40 passes for 720 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games for the Patriots last season before being suspended indefinitely in December. The Patriots tendered a contract as a restricted free agent, and Gordon signed the tender.A league spokesperson said the NFL has no update on Gordon’s status. In March, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the immediate focus was making sure Gordon is doing “what he needs to do to get his life on the right track.” Goodell added that once Gordon has found that track, the league will “get to that place” of determining a return to action. Daily news and links for Friday."WhitePatriots News Opinion and Analysis Contribute! FanPostsFanShotsAbout the Site List of Patriots Twitter AccountsWrite For Pats Pulpit!New User Welcome and Commenting GuideCommunity GuidelinesMastheadTopics Patriots Off-Season CoveragePatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots NewsPatriots Draft CoverageSportfolio ManagementPatriots NewsNew England Patriots LinksNew England Patriots links 3/22/19 - Closing the door on free agency, opening a window to let the draft inNew,39commentsDaily news and links for Friday.EDTShareTweetShareShareNew England Patriots links 3/22/19 - Closing the door on free agency Matthew Slater Jerseys Stitched , opening a window to let the draft inKirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsTEAM TALKPatriots 2019 Free Agent Tracker.NFL key dates on the offseason calendar.Fred Kirsch, Andy Hart and Erik Scalavino take a look at recent Patriots free agency additions and re-signings.LOCAL LINKSDarren Hartwell (NBC Boston) asks what tight ends are left in free agency.Mike D’Abate (Full Press Patriots) writes about the Bruins Alumni and Light Foundation hosting a charity hockey game in Rhode Island.Henry McKenna (Patriots Wire) analyzes the details of Maurice Harris’ contract with the Patriots.Adam London (NESN) reports what Trent Brown learned from Tom Brady and the Patriots.Doug Kyed (NESN) opens his mailbag and answers questions about the Patriots’ wide receiver situation, and more.Phil Perry (NBC Boston) shares his latest Patriots mock draft.Henry McKenna (Patriots Wire) thinks that it is now Derek Rivers’ time to shine.NATIONAL NEWSChristian D’Andrea (SB Nation) lists the best destinations for the top remaining free agents.Robert Mays (The Ringer) wonders what all that cap space really means for NFL Teams, and how they should use it. Danny Kelly (The Ringer) crowns his favorite bang-for-your-buck moves of free agency.Conor Orr (Sports Illustrated) analyzes who is still available after the second wave of free agency.Ben Cooper (Pro Football Focus) names five players who could be on the move in the wake of free agency.Stephen White (SB Nation) thinks that Christian Wilkins is gonna bust his ass for whichever team drafts him.Lance Zierlein (NFL.com) shares his latest mock draft. /Patriots pick a defensive tackleJett Ratcliffe (Pro Football Focus) reveals his top-100 fantasy options at this point.Michael David Smith (Pro Football Talk) writes that at least one surprise rule change could always come.EXTRACURRICULARMichael McCann (Sports Illustrated) reveals why a $10 million settlement makes sense for Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid and the NFL.Logan Mullen (NESN) shares a clip of Skip Bayless claiming that Bill Belichick and Nick Saban are both overrated.