Michael Jordan (offensive lineman)


Michael Jordan is an American professional football guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. 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.

College career

He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Jordan was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round, 136th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft. He started nine games at left guard as a rookie in the 2019 season. He started ten games in 2020.
On August 31, 2021, Jordan was waived by the Bengals.

Carolina Panthers

On September 1, 2021, Jordan was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. On October 4, 2021, Jordan was waived by the Panthers and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 16, 2021.
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. The Panthers would go on to win the game, 10–7.
On May 11, 2023, Jordan re-signed with the Panthers. He was released on August 29, 2023.

Green Bay Packers (first stint)

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

New England Patriots

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

Green Bay Packers (second stint)

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On July 24, 2025, Jordan signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. After being elevated and starting three games, Jordan was signed to the active roster on October 22.