With the Cleveland Browns' surprising announcement Saturday that they prepare to launch the previous Pro Bowl pass receiver, a top-end skill with a checkered past is available on the market.

Though groups will need to weigh if they're willing to take a chance on Gordon after he played in just 10 games from 2014-17 and served suspensions for multiple violations of the NFL's drug abuse policy, an NFL.com report showed that 5 groups were already assessing whether to orchestrate a trade for him. And with him making just $790,000 this year before ending up being a limited free agent in 2019, he might be a low-risk, high-reward option on his current offer.

Any NFL group that was planning to update its receiving corps now has a question to ask itself: Is pursuing Josh Gordon the ideal move?

Here are 8 groups that might be potential fits for Gordon:

Seahawks: Pete Carroll's crew simply signed linebacker Mychal Kendricks regardless of his guilty plea to insider trading, so the Seahawks clearly aren't afraid to overlook outside sentiments in the pursuit of an effect player. Doug Baldwin is dealing with a sprained right median security ligament, and there's little help beyond Tyler Lockett.

Cowboys: Jerry Jones' team just had to be on this list, didn't it? Several reports have actually already emerged showing the Cowboys will not make a run at Gordon, but there's no denying that Dak Prescott's current pass catchers aren't up to snuff.

Bills: Corey Coleman didn't stick, however perhaps another Browns castoff could. With one of the league's worst collections of wideouts, Buffalo remains in no position to be neglecting prospective aid. Gordon would open things up for the rest of the attack and could form a big-play connection with strong-armed-novice quarterback Josh Allen.

Colts: Andrew Luck needs assistance beyond T.Y. Hilton. While coach Frank Reich and general supervisor Chris Ballard might be inclined to accept a fresh start and construct from within, Gordon would be a possible video game breaker.

Bengals: Putting Gordon together with A.J. Green and second-year speedster John Ross would give the Bengals' one of the most dangerous set of downfield pass catchers. And Cincinnati has actually revealed under Marvin Lewis, it isn't really afraid to go its own method on player examinations.

Patriots: New England's wide receiver room has been a revolving door this offseason, so why not have a look at Gordon? He may not fit with Expense Belichick, however the recent finalizing of Coleman reinforces the Patriots' willingness to take a gamble to deal with razor-thin depth.

Jaguars: He's most likely a poor fit for Tom Coughlin's no-nonsense routine, however Jacksonville could clearly use a more dynamic danger in its getting corps as it wants to make a Super Bowl push. The Jaguars have not looked for outdoors aid, nevertheless, after Marqise Lee was lost to a season-ending knee injury. And the company may not be inclined to take such a threat after Justin Blackmon's substance abuse concerns.

49ers: Kyle Shanahan was Gordon's offensive planner in 2014, so he understands how to benefit from the wide receiver's ability. However, San Francisco might be content with Marquise Goodwin and Dante Pettis as its young downfield threats.