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BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns have personal compassion for Josh Gordon. Theyre done with him professionally.A day after the troubled wide receiver said hes entering rehab for an unspecified condition, Cleveland coach Hue Jackson said Friday that the team intends to move on from Gordon.What we need to do is just close that chapter right now, Jackson said. Hes doing what he needs to do, and we need to do what we need to do, which is continue to move forward.One of the NFLs most talented young players, Gordon, who has been suspended for 30 of the Browns past 35 games, announced Thursday that hes stepping away from football to focus on getting his life together. The 25-year-old was scheduled to return from his latest four-game suspension next week and possibly play on Oct. 9 against New England.However, Gordon has chosen to put his career on hold to work on an unidentified addiction.Jackson, who said he talked to Gordon several times about his decision to enter rehab, grew tired of the questions about the former Pro Bowler. Jackson said his sole focus needs to be on taking care of the players that are here and the players that are practicing and working.What is best for our football team is that we move forward and move on, Jackson said. He is not going to be with us. We wish him well, but we are moving forward.Just last week, Jackson defended Gordon and talked at length about how well he was doing during his suspension. Gordon was only permitted to attend team meetings during his latest four-game ban for another violation of the NFLs substance abuse policy.When pressed on his level of disappointment in Gordon, Jackson said he was through addressing the topic.Again, none of that matters right now, he said. Im not going to answer anymore Josh Gordon comments or questions. Im done with it. Im going to coach our team that is here. That is what I want to do.The Browns stood by Gordon as long as they could, showing support as he tried to quell his demons. But just as they did with quarterback Johnny Manziel, the team reached a breaking point despite his immense talent and potential.Still, Gordons departure is painful for his teammates, who have been impressed with how hard hes worked, and wished him the best.This is bigger than football, said wide receiver Andrew Hawkins. Hes a friend of mine, someone me and a lot of guys in this locker room care about, so this is important for him. Im happy for him that he took this step. Hopefully, its the first step in the right direction and the first of a lot of good things to come for him.Gordons situation has touched Hawkins deeply.Hawkins sister, Lucia Young, died of a heroin overdose in June and hes still dealing with his grief. She was 30 years old, a recovering addict trying to help others.She had been clean for two to three years, doing an incredible job, Hawkins said. Talked to her regularly, but the one relapse cost her her life. It was something I didnt see coming and it kind of opens your eyes up to what addiction is like. Its not a black-and-white situation. Its not cut and dry and its important for Josh to take this step and try and figure it out.Its a hard road and he understands that. But football isnt important right now.Hawkins said Gordon had made major strides and had been accountable during his suspension. And as much as he would like to line up alongside Gordon, who led the league in yards receiving in 2013, Hawkins wants his friend to get better.The personal side is more important, said Hawkins. I love football as much as anybody else and Josh is one of the best talents, up there with the best talent that Ive ever seen up close and personal, but its still secondary. Him being a good receiver isnt going to save his life 20 years from now. Him coming back to help the Cleveland Browns in 2016 isnt going to help him in 2025 if hes still dealing with these same issues. So Im sincere in what hes doing is important.I pray for the best for him and Im here for him no matter what.Game notes CB Joe Haden (groin) was limited in practice and is questionable for Sundays game at Washington. ... Starting RG Alvin Bailey apologized for his arrest on OVI suspicion last week. Ive got to own up to it, and hopefully well be able to work past it, he said. 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Michigan golfer Nick Carlson was the delayed recipient of a special memento last week -- a letter from legendary golfer Arnold Palmer.Carlson said he was amazed to receive the three-paragraph note congratulating him for being a semifinalist in the U.S. Amateur in August at Oakland Hills Country Club.Utter shock, really, Carlson told The Detroit News on Thursday. Like, I never expected it. Its just something really cool and almost a priceless moment, in my opinion.Palmer sent the letter Sept. 8, a few weeks before he died Sept. 25 at the age of 87. Carlson finally received it Oct. 7 and posted a photo of it on Twitter.Keep up the good playing, Palmer wrote. I wish you the very best in whatever pursuit you choose to follow in the future.The sophomoree said he hadnt been back to the golf course where he works to get the note from the seven-time major champion.dddddddddddd He told the newspaper that he has since framed the letter.Ive never been able to say that I knew Mr. Palmer or met him in any fashion, and to get that 10 days [after his death] was pretty special, Carlson said.?Its framed and above my desk in my room. I get to look at it every day.Carlson, 20, made an unlikely run to reach the U.S. Amateur semifinals in his home state, entering the event ranked No. 1,981 in the world amateur rankings.Information from The Associated Press contributed to this report. ' ' '