Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer has described receiver Josh Gordon as a "freak" as he looks ahead to having him back on the field on Sunday.

Gordon returns from his 10-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy and he will likely line up against the Atlanta Falcons.

"Athletically, no-one is going to question Josh Gordon," Hoyer said, The Plain Dealer reports.

"He's a freak, but I think as far as this game, it's not basketball. You don't just go out and shoot hoops. There are plays. It's a team game. He has to be able to show that he can do that, and I thought it was a good first step today."

Hoyer found Gordon 14 times for 217 yards in just two full starts last season.