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Mar 06, 1996: -- Charles Jordan Signed To Offer Sheet --

The Dolphins announced today that they have signed restricted free agent wide receiver Charles Jordan of the Green Bay Packers to an offer sheet for an undisclosed amount. The Packers will have until midnight on March 13th to match the offer.

Jordan (5'10", 183 lbs) played in 6 games for the Packers this year, catching 7 passes for 117 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also returned punts and kickoffs for Green Bay, returning 21 punts for 213 yards (10.1 yard/return average) and 21 kickoffs for 444 yards (21.1 yards/return average).

He signed with the Raiders in 1993 as a free agent and was inactive for 6 games before being placed on injured reserve. Jordan only played one year of College football at Long Beach City College.

My Comments:

Well, this one comes out of left field. I had heard that Jimmy had worked out Jordan last month, but I thought it was just one of those things that happens in the off-season. I didn't think they'd make him an offer.

However, after looking at Jordan's punt return stats, I think I can see why Jimmy might want to sign Jordan. If OJ is going to be a featured receiver this coming year, then they'll probably want someone else to return punts. Jordan's 10.1 yard/return average last year was very good and was considerably better than McDuffie's 6.8 yards/return.

So it appears that Jimmy may be going after Jordan as a punt returner - at least, that's my guess.

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