Michael Jordan (offensive lineman)

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Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan Carolina Panthers 2021 (cropped).jpg
Jordan with the Carolina Panthers in 2021
No. 60 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position Guard
Roster status Practice squad
Personal information
Born (1998-01-25) January 25, 1998 (age 27)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight312 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school Plymouth (Canton, Michigan)
College Ohio State (2016–2018)
NFL draft 2019: 4th round, 136th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2025
Games played69
Games started42
Touchdowns 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Jordan (born January 25, 1998) is an American professional football guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected 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+7⁄8 in
(1.98 m)		312 lb
(142 kg)		34+1⁄4 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 selected 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 in the 2019 season. [5] He started ten games in 2020. [6]

On August 31, 2021, Jordan was waived by the Bengals. [7]

Carolina Panthers

On September 1, 2021, Jordan was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. [8] On October 4, 2021, Jordan was waived by the Panthers and re-signed to the practice squad. [9] He was promoted to the active roster on October 16, 2021. [10]

In the final game of the 2022 season, Jordan recovered a fumble by Sam Darnold in the end zone for a game-tying touchdown against the New Orleans Saints. [11] The Panthers would go on to win the game, 10–7.

On May 11, 2023, Jordan re-signed with the Panthers. [12] He was released on August 29, 2023. [13]

Green Bay Packers (first stint)

On September 12, 2023, Jordan was signed to the Green Bay Packers's practice squad. [14] On January 20, 2024, Jordan was released from the practice squad. [15]

New England Patriots

Jordan (left) playing for the New England Patriots in 2024. Drake Maye & Michael Jordan Patriots NOV2024.png
Jordan (left) playing for the New England Patriots in 2024.

Jordan signed with the New England Patriots on January 24, 2024. [16] He was released on August 28, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. [17] [18] On September 16, he was promoted to the active roster. [19] He started 11 games at left guard before being released on November 26, and re-signed to the practice squad on November 29. [20] [21] Jordan was released by the Patriots on December 3. [22]

Green Bay Packers (second stint)

On December 9, 2024, Jordan signed with the Green Bay Packers' practice squad. [23]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On July 24, 2025, Jordan signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [24] He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [25] [26]

References

  1. ↑ Page, Fletcher (April 27, 2019). "Cincinnati Bengals' fourth round (136): Michael Jordan, OL, Ohio State". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Mike Jordan Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Michael Jordan College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  4. ↑ Marcum, Jason (April 27, 2019). "Bengals trade up and select Ohio State OL Michael Jordan". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Michael Jordan 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Michael Jordan 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Bengals Reduce 2021 Roster To 53 Players". Bengals.com. August 31, 2021.
  8. ↑ Gantt, Darin (September 1, 2021). "Panthers claim Michael Jordan off waivers". Panthers.com.
  9. ↑ Gantt, Darin (October 4, 2021). "Kamal Martin signed to active roster from practice squad". Panthers.com.
  10. ↑ Gantt, Darin (October 16, 2021). "Christian McCaffrey, Deonte Brown placed on injured reserve". Panthers.com.
  11. ↑ Dajani, Jordan (January 8, 2023). "LOOK: Michael Jordan scores for Carolina, as Panthers offensive lineman gets touchdown off Sam Darnold fumble". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Panthers re-sign offensive lineman Michael Jordan". Panthers.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  13. ↑ Gantt, Darin (August 29, 2023). "Panthers make moves en route to 53-man roster limit". Panthers.com.
  14. ↑ "Packers sign OL Michael Jordan to practice squad". Packers.com. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Packers sign P Pat O'Donnell to practice squad, elevate LB Keshawn Banks for gameday". packers.com. January 20, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Patriots Sign OL Michael Jordan to a Futures Contract". Patriots.com. January 24, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Patriots Claim Four Players and Release Four Players". Patriots.com. August 28, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Patriots Sign Six Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. August 29, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Patriots Sign G Michael Jordan to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad; Announce Additional Practice Squad Moves". Patriots.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Patriots Claim G Lester Cotton Off Waivers and Release G Michael Jordan". Patriots.com. November 26, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Patriots Sign G Michael Jordan to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  22. ↑ McElroy, Jordy (December 3, 2024). "Patriots release former OL starter from practice squad, sign new DE". Patriots Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Packers sign OL Michael Jordan to the practice squad". packers.com. December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  24. ↑ Koslow, Ari. "Michael Jordan signs with Buccaneers". Fantasy Pros. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  25. ↑ Smith, Scott. "Bucs Load Up in the Trenches on First Practice Squad of 2025". buccaneers.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  26. ↑ Smith, Scott. "Kyle Trask, Trey Palmer Among Cuts as Bucs Get Roster Down to 53". buccaneers.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
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