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Coach not sure if Beckham will play against Jets

The Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur isn’t looking at the annual preseason game against the Jets as a final dress rehearsal for the upcoming season.

It’s just another chance for his players to put some good football on tape and enhance their chances of making the 53-man roster.

It also might be a chance for star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to play in a game for the first time since breaking his left ankle in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 8.

“We’ll see,” Shurmur said Saturday in reviewing the Giants’ 30-17 win over the Lions in Detroit on Friday.

Shurmur has taken a very cautious approach with Beckham coming off a major injury. He limited his time in the opening weeks of training camp and has not allowed him to play in either of the first two preseason games.

This past week in practices with the Lions, Beckham took another step, running routes against Detroit defensive backs, including All-Pro cornerback Darius Slay.

Browns’ Gordon returns

CLEVELAND — Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has “humbly” returned to the team after an extended absence to deal with his health.

The former Pro Bowler has missed most of the past five seasons for numerous violations of the NFL’s substance abuse policy. He has battled addictions to drugs and alcohol. Gordon was in rehab last year while suspended.

General manager John Dorsey says Gordon, who has played in just 10 games in five years, will initially participate in meetings and conditioning.

The 27-year-old player issued a statement Saturday thanking the Browns and the NFL for their patience.

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