Richard Lee Gordon (born June 7, 1987) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the sixth round of the

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. He played

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at the

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Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Gordon was drafted by the

in 2011 and would later sign with the team.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On October 15, 2013, Gordon was signed by the

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. On December 7, 2013, he was waived.

Kansas City Chiefs

On December 18, 2013, Gordon was signed by the

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. On August 31, 2014, he was waived.

Tennessee Titans

On October 22, 2014, Gordon was signed by the

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. On November 26, 2014, he was waived.

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

On December 1, 2014, Gordon was signed by the

. On March 13, 2015, he was re-signed. On September 5, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve. On September 14, 2015, he was released from injured reserve.

Denver Broncos

On October 14, 2015, Gordon was signed by the

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. On October 17, 2015, he was released. On October 19, 2015, he was re-signed by the Broncos. On December 1, 2015, he was released once again to make room for

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Baltimore Ravens

On December 15, 2015, Gordon was signed by the

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. He was released on December 24, 2015.

Return to the Broncos

On February 22, 2016, Gordon signed with the Broncos, marking his return with the team. He was released on May 4, 2016.

References

External links

Oakland Raiders bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gordon, Richard 1987 births Living people People from Miami Gardens, Florida Players of American football from Miami-Dade County, Florida Miami Norland Senior High School alumni Players of American football from Miami American football tight ends Miami Hurricanes football players Oakland Raiders players Pittsburgh Steelers players Kansas City Chiefs players Tennessee Titans players Denver Broncos players Baltimore Ravens players