The Dion Jordan saga, finally, is over in Miami. The Dolphins are releasing the former No. 3 overall pick, according to Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. The move has been expected for some time. The Dolphins have since officially announced the transaction, adding that Jordan has been bounced with a failed physical designation.
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Jordan, 27, has missed the past two seasons due to suspension and injury. Despite the lofty expectations for him when entering the league, he has started only one game in his career. At various times, Jordan’s commitment to football, sobriety, conditioning, and health have all hampered his development. He may try to reboot things in 2017, but it won’t be in Miami.
“Obviously from where he was selected to today it’s not a move that’s worked out,” Dolphins executive vice president Mike Tannenbaum said earlier this week.
Jordan has not played in a game since December 28, 2014 and has just three career sacks. Waiving Jordan saves the Dolphins $3.225MM. The Dolphins are now left with four defensive ends on the depth chart: Andre Branch, Cameron Wake, William Hayes, and Terrence Fede.
You could see the writing on the wall a mile away
Now Jeff Ireland’s fantastic legacy is ruined.
LOL!! Hahahaha! You used “Jeff Ireland” and “fantastic legacy” in the same sentence! Hahahaha! That’s funny!!
Well if he was the Browns’ GM, he would be one of the best we ever had. That’s how pathetic we are.
This is exactly why you dont waste a good draft pick on someone who had one good season in college and has off the field issues as well
Worked pretty well with Cam Newton.
Can this be considered worse than Johnny Manziel?
Not at all. Not even in the same galaxy. Manziel won the Heisman. His partying and out of control lifestyle was widely known. QB is a much higher profile position. Everyone else avoided Manziel. They knew it was best to stay away. Even 1 brain cell Jerry Jones. But the Browns? Nope! They used a 1st rounder on him!!!
Another failed player. Too bad!!
Browns?
Maybe he can join Chip Kelly at some Juco school. Bust. With that being said, would have loved to see the Eagles take a chance at him, but like the Long signing MUCH better. Can see the Texans or Patriots taking a chance. Give JJ an apprentice or a project for BB. NFL should start handing out required support groups for guys like him and Gordon and Manziel. Maybe OJ could be the counselor lolol