Kansas City Chiefs
Akeem Jordan - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 230 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/17/1985 |
| Birthplace | Harrisonburg, VA |
| College | James Madison |
| Years played | 7 |
Kansas City Chiefs
Here are the Kansas City Chiefs top three needs going into the draft, subject to any free-agent signings it may make before then.
Chiefs re-sign DB Daniels
The Chiefs re-signed unrestricted free-agent DB Travis Daniels, the team announced Wednesday.
AFC West draft needs
With three of the division's teams having needs at defensive tackle, they're likely to be paying close attention to Memphis DT-NT Dontari Poe.
After adding offensive depth, Chiefs will draft for 'D'
The Chiefs have targeted improving their offense in free agency, which likely means they will go after defenders when it comes to the draft.
Chiefs re-sign LB Belcher
The Chiefs have re-signed ILB Jovan Belcher, who had been a restricted free agent. He will earn $1.927 million on the one-year deal.
Pioli says Chiefs made early run at Manning
Chiefs GM Scott Pioli said his team was interested in signing QB Peyton Manning, but the feeling was not mutual.
Chiefs sign OT Winston, QB Quinn
The Chiefs continue to beef up their offense, signing free agents OT Eric Winston and QB Brady Quinn on Saturday.
Chiefs sign TE Boss
After getting limited production out of their tight ends in 2011, the Chiefs have signed free agent Kevin Boss to bolster the position.
Chargers add RB McClain
Le'Ron McClain has signed with the Chargers, giving them a bigger back to presumably replace free agent Mike Tolbert.
Chiefs sign RB Hillis
The Chiefs have signed free-agent RB Peyton Hillis, the team announced on Wednesday.
Cowboys reach deal with CB Carr
The Cowboys, in desperate need of help in the secondary, have agreed to terms with former Chiefs CB Brandon Carr.
Free-agent scouting report: Chiefs QB Kyle Orton
QB Kyle Orton has both been a starter and a backup during his NFL career and could be a valuable piece to a contending team.
Manning meets with Broncos brass
Peyton Manning began his tour of NFL suitors Friday, being flown to Denver to meet with the Broncos' decision makers.
PLAYER NEWS
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran Akeem Jordan to provide depth and push for playing time alongside middle linebacker Derrick Johnson. The team announced the move in a statement Monday.|||||||
Jordan has appeared in 82 games with 34 starts in six seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, where current Chiefs coach Andy Reid had been in charge until he was fired this offseason. Jordan has made 184 tackles, two interceptions and forced two turnovers in his career.
Jordan will return to the Philadelphia Eagles next season after signing a one-year tender offer. Jordan started 10 games for the Eagles last season, recording 82 tackles and two interceptions. He took a role on the starting defense midway through the 2008 season and held it until being sidelined for four weeks with a knee injury last season.|||||||
Jordan is likely to resume his role as the Eagles' starting weakside linebacker following the release of Will Witherspoon.The 6-foot-1, 230-pound Jordan joined the Eagles as a rookie free agent out of James Madison in 2007.
Jordan was moved up to the Eagles' roster from the practice squad, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.|||||||
It is unknown whether Jordan will be activated for Sunday's game against Dallas, but he could replace linebacker Matt McCoy, who was cut on Monday.
