The New England Patriots have confirmed that they have signed Michael Jordan to their 53-man roster from the practice squad.

Elevated to the active roster, Jordan, 26, is an Ohio State alumnus who started in 31 NFL games throughout his career and has one touchdown on his resume.

His arrival at the Patriots comes after stints with the Cincinnati Bengals, Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers, having started his career in the 2019 season.

The Patriots have also confirmed the signings of rookies DJ James and Mark Perry to the practice squad, while Yvandy Rigby and AJ Thomas have been released.

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