Receiver Josh Gordon was suspended without pay for the first two games next season for violating the NFLs substance abuse policy, the second year in a row that the Cleveland Browns will be missing a key player because of a drug-related punishment. Gordon also was fined two additional game checks on Friday. Hell miss games against the Dolphins and defending Super Bowl-champion Ravens, and is eligible to return for a game against the Vikings. Gordon said in a statement that he used cough medicine containing codeine -- a banned substance -- while recovering from strep throat in February. The league could have given him a four-game suspension. "The policy terms are strict about unintentional ingestion, but the NFL has not imposed the maximum punishment in light of the facts of my case," Gordon said. "Therefore, I have chosen to be immediately accountable for the situation. I sincerely apologize for the impact on my team, coaches, and Browns fans." Its the second year in a row that the Browns have a key player suspended early in the season. Cornerback Joe Haden was suspended four games last season for violating the leagues policy on performance-enhancing substances. Haden acknowledged taking the stimulant Adderall. The Browns lost their four games without him. Gordon caught 50 passes as a rookie last season, developing into the Browns best deep threat. He led the team with 805 yards receiving and five touchdowns. The Browns selected him in the second round of the supplemental draft, taking a chance on a player who had major problems at Baylor. He was dismissed from the Bears after getting suspended twice for using marijuana. He transferred to Utah but didnt play there after failing another drug test. Gordon will be able to practice with the team and play in the preseason games. "Obviously, we are all disappointed in this news," coach Rob Chudzinski said. "In our short time with Josh, he has done everything that weve asked him to do and he has exhibited substantial improvement. "We believe that he will continue to work diligently through training camp and the preseason. I am confident that others will step up in his absence." Nike Air Max Sale Mens . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. Womens Nike Air Max Sale Australia . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left. http://www.saleaustraliaairmax.com/ . Sgt. Eric ONeal says most of the arrests at Monday nights game were for public drunkenness, though one person was taken into custody on suspicion of trying to steal a seat from the stadium. Nike Air Max Shoes Australia . Louis Cardinals. Victorino is batting sixth and playing right field after missing two games because of back tightness. Cheap Nike Air Max Australia . Hamelin, who triumphed in the 500 on Saturday, edged out Victor An of Russia by 0.021 seconds to maintain his lead in the World Cup standings. Russias Vladimir Grigorev was third. In the relay, Canada took control six laps from the finish line to beat Russia and the Netherlands. Duke held on to its comfortable lead in The Associated Press Top 25 while Cincinnati and California are newcomers in the first regular-season poll.The Blue Devils (2-0) received 58 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel Monday, keeping their large lead over No. 2 Kentucky, which was given top billing on one ballot.Defending champion Villanova received five first-place votes and moved up one place to third, replacing Kansas, one of three ranked teams that lost lasst week.dddddddddddd Oregon and North Carolina both moved up one spot to fourth and fifth, while Indiana, which beat Kansas 103-99 in overtime Friday, jumped from 11th to sixth. The Hoosiers were No. 1 on one ballot.Kansas was seventh followed by Virginia, Wisconsin and Arizona. The Wildcats last week beat then-No. 12 Michigan State, which fell to 13th. ' ' '