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Players Who Will Create Difficult Free Agency Decisions In 2017

By Sam Beckenstein

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan (95) looks on from the sideline during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan (95) looks on from the sideline during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

The Dolphins drafted Dion Jordan was drafted third overall in the 2013 draft by the Miami Dolphins, and has had a brutal tenure since then. Jordan’s been popped three times for substance abuse by the league, and received the dreaded year-long suspension for failing their third test in 2015.

He’s only had 46 tackles and three sacks in 26 games, and missed all of the 2016 season on the IR following knee surgery. He wasn’t activated all season long, and is heading into this offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Jordan’s got potential as the former third overall pick, but he needs to prove it.

Jordan’s past suspension history and injury history will raise a lot of red flags when it comes to free agency and contract discussions. Teams will be cautious in deciding whether or not to sign him given the lack of production and the off the field issues. Jordan’s got talent, but the risk may outweigh the reward.

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