Chiefs sign veteran linebacker Jordan
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran Akeem Jordan to provide depth and push for playing time alongside middle linebacker Derrick Johnson.
The team announced the move in a statement Monday.
Jordan has appeared in 82 games with 34 starts in six seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, where current Chiefs coach Andy Reid had been in charge until he was fired this offseason.
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April 15, 2013
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Free Agent LB Akeem Jordan Chooses Chiefs Over Bengals And Eagles
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Akeem Jordan has agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs after also visiting the Cincinnati Bengals this week, according to a league source.
Jordan's contract is for the minimum salary benefit and includes a $20,000 signing bonus.
The veteran free agent had an upcoming visit with an AFC East franchise, but is opting...
Former Eagles LB Akeem Jordan Visiting Chiefs
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Akeem Jordan is visiting the Kansas City Chiefs today, Aaron Wilson of Profootball.scout.com reports citing a league source.
Jordan has offers from the Eagles to potentially return. He has also been asked to visit other NFL teams.
In six NFL seasons, the former James Madison standout has recorded 262 tackles, one sack, two interceptions...
Bengals & Eagles Both Interested In LB Akeem Jordan
Aaron Wilson reports that the Eagles have extended free agent LB Akeem Jordan a contract offer to re-sign with them.
Wilson adds that Jordan reportedly has interest from “multiple teams.“
Jordan is currently visiting the Bengals and talks between the two sides are believed to be going well.
The Bengals could probably offer him more playing time than the Eagles, but it sounds...
Former Eagles LB Akeem Jordan Visiting Bengals Today
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Akeem Jordan is visiting the Cincinnati Bengals today, Aaron Wilson of Profootball.scout.com reports. This according to a league source.
In six NFL seasons, the former James Madison standout has recorded 262 tackles, one sack, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and seven pass deflections.
He started seven games last season for the Eagles...
Steelers RB Dwyer, Eagles LB Jordan inactive
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Akeem Jordan will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury. The Eagles made the starting linebacker one of seven inactive players before Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Eagles also made quarterback Trent Edwards, wide receiver Riley Cooper, running back Chris Polk, defensive end Vinny Curry and offensive linemen...
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October 07, 2012
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Eagles Injury Report: Akeem Jordan, LaSean McCoy, King Dunlap
While most of the Philadelphia Eagles’ players
who entered the week banged up will be able to suit up today against the
Pittsburgh Steelers, linebacker Akeem Jordan has been ruled out.
Jordan is dealing with a hamstring injury and
will be replaced in the Eagles’ lineup by Jamar Chaney.
Defensive tackle Derek Landri, safety Colt
Anderson and offensive...
Philadelphia Eagles Name Akeem Jordan Starting Weakside Linebacker
Earlier this week the Philadelphia Eagles named Akeem Jordan the starting "Will" or weakside linebacker. Jordan had not been getting much attention from the media throughout the position battle, but he must have gotten the attention of the coaching staff. Akeem was in competition with Brian Rolle for the position. Brian Rolle is a second year linebacker out of Ohio...
Philadelphia Eagles Akeem Jordan An Unlikely Starter
Andy Reid announced this week that Akeem Jordan will start at weakside linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles on opening day. Defensive coordinator Juan Castillo and Reid shocked the world with this announcement. Some reporters, myself even (although my most recent mock final roster had him as a lock), had Jordan being cut from the Eagles roster before opening day. So...
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August 29, 2012
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Akeem Jordan Wins Starting Linebacker for Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles shocked many when they announced the starting weak side linebacker will be Akeem Jordan.
Opening the first three preseason games for the Eagles was second-year man Brian Rolle. Rolle made quite the impact last year in his rookie season and seemed to be one of the more steady linebackers on the roster. Once training camp started up and the players got...
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August 27, 2012
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