Michael Jordan (offensive lineman)

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Michael Jordan
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Jordan with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020
No. 74 – New England Patriots
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1998-01-25) January 25, 1998 (age 26)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Plymouth (Canton, Michigan)
College: Ohio State (2016–2018)
NFL draft: 2019  / Round: 4 / Pick: 136
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:55
Games started:29
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Michael Jordan (born January 25, 1998) is an American football guard for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. [1]

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+78 in
(1.98 m)
312 lb
(142 kg)
34+14 in
(0.87 m)
10 in
(0.25 m)
5.27 s1.86 s3.07 s4.71 s7.71 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)
9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)
19 reps
All values from NFL Combine [2] [3]

Cincinnati Bengals

Jordan was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round, 136th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft. [4] He started nine games at left guard as a rookie, then 10 games there in 2020.

On August 31, 2021, Jordan was waived by the Bengals. [5]

Carolina Panthers

On September 1, 2021, Jordan was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. [6] On October 4, 2021, Jordan was waived by the Panthers and re-signed to the practice squad. [7] He was promoted to the active roster on October 16, 2021. [8]

In the final game of the 2022 season, Jordan recovered a Sam Darnold fumble in the endzone for a game tying touchdown against the New Orleans Saints. [9]

On May 11, 2023, Jordan re-signed with the Panthers. [10] He was released on August 29, 2023. [11]

Green Bay Packers

On September 12, 2023, Jordan was signed to the Green Bay Packers's practice squad. [12] On January 20, 2024, Jordan was released from the practice squad. [13]

New England Patriots

Jordan signed with the New England Patriots on January 24, 2024. [14]

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References

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  4. "Bengals trade up and select Ohio State OL Michael Jordan". CincyJungle.com. April 27, 2019.
  5. "Bengals Reduce 2021 Roster To 53 Players". Bengals.com. August 31, 2021.
  6. Gantt, Darin (September 1, 2021). "Panthers claim Michael Jordan off waivers". Panthers.com.
  7. Gantt, Darin (October 4, 2021). "Kamal Martin signed to active roster from practice squad". Panthers.com.
  8. Gantt, Darin (October 16, 2021). "Christian McCaffrey, Deonte Brown placed on injured reserve". Panthers.com.
  9. "LOOK: Michael Jordan scored for Carolina, as Panthers offensive lineman gets touchdown off Sam Darnold fumble". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  10. "Panthers re-sign offensive lineman Michael Jordan". Panthers.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  11. Gantt, Darin (August 29, 2023). "Panthers make moves en route to 53-man roster limit". Panthers.com.
  12. "Packers sign OL Michael Jordan to practice squad". Packers.com. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  13. "Packers sign P Pat O'Donnell to practice squad, elevate LB Keshawn Banks for gameday". packers.com. January 20, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  14. "Patriots Sign OL Michael Jordan to a Futures Contract". Patriots.com. January 24, 2024.