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Michael Jordan
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Jordan with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1998-01-25) January 25, 1998 (age 27)
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
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-American (2018)
  • Second-team All-Big Ten (2018)
  • First-team All-Big Ten (2017)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Games played: 67
Games started: 40
Touchdowns: 1
Player stats at PFR

Michael Jordan (born January 25, 1998) is an American professional football player. He plays as a guard, which is an important position on the offensive line. Michael Jordan played college football for Ohio State University. He was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2019 NFL draft.

Michael Jordan's Pro Football Journey

Playing for the Cincinnati Bengals

Michael Jordan was picked by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft. This means he was the 136th player chosen overall.

In his first year, 2019, he started nine games as a left guard. He continued to be a starter in 2020, playing in ten games. In August 2021, the Bengals decided to let him go.

Time with the Carolina Panthers

After leaving the Bengals, Michael Jordan was quickly picked up by the Carolina Panthers in September 2021. He was later moved to their practice squad, which is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. He was then brought back to the main team in October 2021.

One exciting moment happened in the last game of the 2022 season. Michael Jordan recovered a fumbled ball in the end zone. This play resulted in a touchdown that tied the game against the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers went on to win that game 10–7.

He signed again with the Panthers in May 2023 but was released in August of that year.

First Time with the Green Bay Packers

In September 2023, Michael Jordan joined the Green Bay Packers' practice squad. He stayed with them until January 2024.

Playing for the New England Patriots

Jordan signed with the New England Patriots in January 2024. He was released in August but then re-signed to their practice squad. In September, he was moved to the active roster. He started 11 games as a left guard for the Patriots. He was released again in November but quickly re-signed to their practice squad. He left the Patriots in December 2024.

Second Time with the Green Bay Packers

In December 2024, Michael Jordan signed with the Green Bay Packers practice squad for a second time.

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