Seahawks Dion Jordan to play for first time since 14

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Seahawks Rafael Montero Jersey ' Dion Jordan to play for first time since '14 Published: Nov 08, 2017 at 08:40 AM Austin Knoblauch The long-awaited return of is upon us. The former third-overall pick, who hasn't played an NFL game since December 2014, will be active for the on against the , coach Pete Carroll said. Jordan signed with the in the offseason and has been on the non-football injury list most of the season. He started practicing with the team two weeks ago, and he moved to the active roster with offensive tackle (hand) being placed on injured reserve. Carroll praised Jordan's never-give up attitude in previous conversations with reporters. "A lot of guys could lose interest," Carroll said, . "He didn't. He kept battling to get back. That's a great sign of what he's put into it. So we see a real competitive, great Ian Gibaut Jersey dude that wants to get back and prove it. All of that is impre sive." After appearing in 16 games for the as a rookie in 2013, Jordan was suspended the first four games of the 2014 season for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. He was then suspended an additional two games in September 2014 for another violation. Then, he was suspended for the entire 2015 for a third violation. He was eventually reinstated before being released by the in March. He signed with the in April. "He did extraordinary work to make it back through all of the stages of it," Carroll said. "As he has returned to the action the last couple of weeks, it's been exciting to see him back out there. He's still rusty, and there's no way that he can't be. When he Prince Fielder Jersey plays for the first time, it will be like his first preseason game in two years. But he's well-equipped. He's a big, strong, fast kid and dying to play." It remains to be seen how much of an impact Jordan will make Thursday after nearly three years away from competitive, regular-season football. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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