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Michael Jordan

Jordan with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020
No. 60 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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:	312 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school:	Plymouth (Canton, Michigan)
College:	Ohio State (2016–2018)
NFL Draft:	2019 / Round: 4 / Pick: 136
Career history
Cincinnati Bengals (2019–2020) Carolina Panthers (2021–2022) Green Bay Packers (2023)* New England Patriots (2024) Green Bay Packers (2024)* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-American (2018) First-team All-Big Ten (2017) Second-team All-Big Ten (2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Games played: 67 Games started: 40 Touchdowns: 1
Player stats at PFR

Michael Jordan, born on January 25, 1998, is a professional American football player. He plays as a guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Cincinnati Bengals chose him in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Michael Jordan's Football Journey

Michael Jordan has played for several teams during his professional football career. He is known for his role as an offensive guard, helping to protect the quarterback and open paths for running backs.

Playing for the Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals picked Michael Jordan in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. 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. The Bengals released him on August 31, 2021.

Time with the Carolina Panthers

On September 1, 2021, the Carolina Panthers claimed Michael Jordan. This meant they picked him up after the Bengals released him. He was later moved to their practice squad. A practice squad is where players train with the team but are not on the main roster. He was promoted to the active roster on October 16, 2021.

During the 2022 season, Michael Jordan had an exciting moment. He recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown. This play tied the game against the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers went on to win that game 10–7. He re-signed with the Panthers on May 11, 2023, but was released on August 29, 2023.

First Time with the Green Bay Packers

Michael Jordan joined the Green Bay Packers' practice squad on September 12, 2023. He trained with the team there. He was released from their practice squad on January 20, 2024.

Playing for the New England Patriots

Jordan signed with the New England Patriots on January 24, 2024. He was released on August 28, 2024, but then re-signed to their practice squad. On September 16, he was moved to the active roster. He started 11 games as a left guard for the Patriots. He was released again on November 26, and re-signed to the practice squad on November 29. The Patriots released him for the final time on December 3, 2024.

Second Time with the Green Bay Packers

On December 9, 2024, Michael Jordan signed with the Green Bay Packers' practice squad again.

Joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On July 24, 2025, Michael Jordan signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is currently playing for this team.