Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is going from a football field to the showroom floor.

Gordon will be working for the Sarchione Auto Group, a family-run car dealership for Fords and Chevys in the Akron area of Northeast Ohio.

Josina Anderson of ESPN first reported the story Thursday morning. Jeff Sarchione, a sales manager at the Ford location in Randolph, Ohio, confirmed Gordon’s employment in a phone call.

"I’m excited for our business. I’m also excited for Josh," Sarchione said.

Gordon will be working a full work week – a minimum of 40 hours – according to Sarchione, with responsibilities in "every facet" of the dealership, including selling cars. Sarchione also said Gordon will be getting involved in the community by working with local charities.

How did this new gig come about for Gordon?

Sarchione said his sister-in-law Alex played a large role, reaching out to the Browns wide receiver, who was suspended for all of the 2014 NFL season due to a violation of the league’s drug policy. Gordon had appealed the suspension but learned it had been denied just over a week ago.

While fantasy football owners will not have at their disposal the prolific Gordon, who had 1,649 yards and nine touchdowns in 14 games last season, you can still expect the 23-year-old to thrive on his new playing field — at least according to his new boss.

"He’s gonna be our best salesman," Sarchione said.