Suspended Patriots receiver Josh Gordon could be reinstated as soon as May according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero.

The suspensions of #Patriots WR Josh Gordon and #Raiders WR Martavis Bryant are indefinite, so there’s no firm date on which they can apply for reinstatement. But if they follow their treatment plans, expect the NFLPA to lay groundwork starting in May, per sources. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 7, 2019

Gordon and Bryant are suspended, not banished (which would be one year minimum). So, it’s possible they could be back by training camp. Of course, this can’t be said enough: everything depends on getting better and following their treatment plans. That’s where the focus is now. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 7, 2019

Gordon has been suspended since late December when he violated the terms of his conditional reinstatement. It marked the fifth time Gordon has been suspended for substance-related issues.

As part of his state of the NFL press conference during Super Bowl week, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell left the door open for a possible return.

“Directly, I have not spoken to him since his last suspension. As you know he’s in treatment. He’s a young man who has had a lot of challenges. I have gotten to know him. I understand the struggles and the challenges he has had to go through,” Goodell said. “He’s working at it. He understands what he has to do. He understands the importance for him. This is well beyond football. This is for his life to make sure that he takes care of himself and he understands getting this issue under control and being able to live a healthy and long life. If he can, we’ll evaluate that at the right time. Right now the focus is helping Josh get to that place.”

Gordon had 40 receptions for 720 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games with the Patriots this season after being traded from Cleveland during the season. NESN reported that Gordon is receiving treatment in Gainesville, Fla.