NFL-National Football League roundup

Reuters

Jan 25 (The Sports Xchange) - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon failed another drug test and will be subject to a one-year suspension, ESPN.com reported Sunday. Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio confirmed that the 23-year-old Gordon is in line for a one-year ban for a violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. A source told Florio that Gordon tested positive for alcohol. The Browns had to deal with their star wide receiver being suspended 10 games at the start of the season for violating the substance-abuse policy. The Browns also suspended Gordon for the season finale for violating team rules. - - - Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota may not throw at the NFL Combine after suffering a sprain in a joint of his shoulder in the national championship game loss to Ohio State on Jan. 12. "Right now we're still making that decision, whether to throw at the combine," the reigning Heisman winner told Honolulu's staradvertiser.com. "I had to kinda rest about a week-and-a-half. I sprained the AC (shoulder) joint. But now, I'm able to throw. Feels good." The combine will be held Feb. 17-23. - - - In their final practice before heading to Arizona for Super Bowl XLIX, the New England Patriots appear healthy. Rookie center Bryan Stork, who has been dealing with a knee issue, continues to show no noticeable signs of injury, according to ESPN.com. Saturday's injury report listed cornerback Brandon Browner (knee), linebacker Dont'a Hightower (shoulder), Chris Jones (elbow), wide receiver Brandon LaFell (shoulder, toe), defensive tackle Sealver Siliga (foot) and Stork as questionable. Quarterback Tom Brady (ankle) was designated as probable. The Patriots are scheduled to fly to Arizona on Monday. - - - The Atlanta Falcons will interview Washington Redskins defensive backs coach Raheem Morris for a position on the staff, the Washington Post reported. Morris, the former head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is set to accept a position with the Falcons, according to the newspaper. Although the Falcons have yet to name a head coach, Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is the favorite to replace Mike Smith. - - - The Houston Texans hired Paul Pasqualoni as their defensive line coach, according to the Houston Chronicle. (Editing by Gene Cherry)