Michael Jordan (offensive lineman)

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]

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: 4th round, 136th pick
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)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
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 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-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 s	1.86 s	3.07 s	4.71 s	7.71 s	32.5 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 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]