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The Browns have had chances in the past to trade receiver Josh Gordon, but they’ve never done it. In theory, they could do it in the next 48 hours. But they most likely won’t.

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, a trade of Gordon before Tuesday’s trade deadline is believed to be “highly unlikely.”

Gordon, who entered rehab only days before being reinstated earlier this month, is reportedly out of rehab. And while he’s still suspended by the league, his rights could be shipped to a new team.

But with so much uncertainty surrounding Gordon and the Browns not inclined to give anyone away, it makes no sense to be hasty.

Gordon, who won’t be an unrestricted free agent in 2017 no matter how many games he eventually plays this year, could always be traded after the season.