Mike Jordan (cornerback) facts for kids

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Mike Jordan

Jordan with the Browns in 2017
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Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1992-10-21) October 21, 1992 (age 32) Hazelwood, Missouri, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:	Hazelwood Central (Florissant, Missouri)
College:	Missouri Western State (2011–2015)
Undrafted:	2016
Career history
Los Angeles Rams (2016) Cleveland Browns (2017) New York Giants (2018) Tennessee Titans (2018–2019)*
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 37 Fumble recoveries: 1 Pass deflections: 5
Player stats at PFR

Michael Jordan, born on October 21, 1992, is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position. Jordan played college football at Missouri Western State. After college, he joined the Los Angeles Rams in 2016. He also played for the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants.

Playing Professional Football

Michael Jordan started his professional football journey in 2016. He joined the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent. This means he was not chosen during the main NFL draft but was signed later.

Time with the Rams

Jordan signed with the Rams right after the 2016 NFL draft. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the team. This happened during the final cuts to make the team's main roster. The very next day, he was signed to the Rams' practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the active roster. On November 22, 2016, Jordan was moved to the active roster. This meant he could play in official games.

He was released by the Rams again on September 2, 2017.

Joining the Browns

On September 3, 2017, Michael Jordan was picked up by the Cleveland Browns. This is called being "claimed off waivers." It means another team wanted him after he was released. He played for the Browns for a season.

On September 1, 2018, Jordan was released by the Browns.

Playing for the Giants

The very next day, September 2, 2018, Jordan was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants. He joined their team for a short time. He was released by the Giants on October 30, 2018.

With the Titans

On November 13, 2018, Jordan signed with the Tennessee Titans practice squad. He continued to train and work with the team. On December 31, 2018, he signed a "reserve/future" contract. This type of contract means a player is signed for the next season. He was released by the Titans on August 31, 2019.