Dion Jordan's future is unclear, even if he does get reinstated by the NFL.
(Jim Rassol / Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins have gone out of their way to let the
NFL world -- and the team's fan base -- know they aren't counting on
Dion Jordan.
While the team would welcome the suspended hybrid linebacker back to the team, Dolphins executives and coaches have made it clear they have no plans for Jordan and won't create any until he's reinstated from his year-long NFL suspension.
Jordan, the third overall pick in the 2013 draft, has let the organization and his teammates down so many times that there's valid reason for their skepticism.
Despite being eligible to apply for reinstatement in late April, Jordan
didn't begin the process until June, which sources say raised a number of red flags inside the organization.
Has Jordan taken care of himself physically and mentally while banished from the NFL for a full season?
Is Jordan in football shape, and is he focused and clean?
And, most importantly, is Jordan's heart in the game? Is he playing football for the right reasons, and can he mentally handle the ups and downs that come with professional sports?
