Buffalo Bills: Could Recently Released Dion Jordan Be In Play?
With a need at defensive end, could recently released ‘draft bust’ Dion Jordan be in play for the Buffalo Bills?
On Friday afternoon, the Miami Dolphins announced their releasing of former 2013 first round pick Dion Jordan after he failed a physical. The Miami Herald‘s Adam Beasley broke the news on Friday afternoon. The Dolphins, who traded up nine spots from No. 12 to No. 3 that year for the ability to draft Jordan, will save $3.225 million in cap space for the 2017 season.
Jordan’s release, to those following his career closely, was expected. His career has been a major disappointment, with injuries and multiple drug-related suspensions having limited him to just three career sacks. Jordan hasn’t played in a game since the 2014 season.
But while Jordan’s stint in Miami was a major disappointment, it doesn’t mean his career is necessarily over. Likewise, his availability could attract teams looking for a cheap, depth raising option at defensive end. Enter the Buffalo Bills.
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The Bills only just released recently acquired defensive end Scott Crichton after he failed a physical. Needing to replace him with depth, Jordan is a cheap, value-based option that the Bills should strongly consider. Yes, Jordan has been an utter disaster since being drafted out of Oregon. But his size of 6-6 and 275 pounds could be an intriguing pickup for a team looking to bolster a defensive end rotation on long series.
The Bills fit that criteria perfectly.
Likewise, Jordan will likely be coming into a situation with much to prove. His draft position notwithstanding, he hasn’t accomplished much in the NFL to warrant any long term commitments from teams. If he were to come into Buffalo and play well, he would set himself up for a nice contract at the end of 2017. The Bills, for their part, wouldn’t be strapped by the contract he would likely desire by only signing him to a one-year, prove it deal.
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In any event, the Bills are in dire need of additional help with their front seven. Despite their Pro Bowl caliber starters, their rotational depth is limited at best, particularly at the end spots. If they could get Jordon signed and motivated to play, this can only be seen as a win-win situation.