Patriots Just Ended Starter's Tenure in NE With Surprise Release

The New England Patriots continue to change their practice squad and 53-man roster as they try to find players who can help improve on both sides of the ball. On Tuesday, the Pats added another defender to their practice squad in hopes of helping their pass rusher.

However, to make room for their latest addition, the Patriots officially cut ties with a player, who started in 11 games this season. 

According to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, New England signed former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Truman Jones to the practice squad and released offensive guard Michael Jordan.

The 26-year-old Jordan was signed to the practice squad last Friday after the Pats shockingly released him a few days prior from the 53-man roster. New England claimed offensive lineman Lester Cotton off waivers from the Miami Dolphins to take Jordan’s spot on the 53-man roster.

Jordan was elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Patriots’ Week 13 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. 

The veteran offensive lineman played 87.7 percent of snaps this season for the Pats, primarily at left guard. However, Jordan struggled noticeably on a bad offensive line, which isn’t a good look. 

He had a disappointing 51.5 PFF grade this season and allowed three sacks and 23 pressures. The Patriots likely hoped Jordan would bring some stability to the offensive line after signing him to a futures deal at the end of last season.

However, he couldn’t hold up in pass protection, making him one of the first candidates to be cut as the Patriots try to figure out their offensive line.

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