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 |
Chiefs' fantasy questions for the offseason
With the offseason upon us, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Chiefs.
Chiefs finalize coaching staff
The Chiefs have finalized Romeo Crennel's coaching staff for the 2012 season, including the retention of QB coach Jim Zorn.
With Daboll aboard, Cassel looks like Chiefs top QB
There will be an open quarterback job with the Chiefs this offseason, but based on the hiring of offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, Matt Cassel is expected to remain the starter.
Reports: Chiefs hire Daboll as OC
The Chiefs have hired Brian Daboll as their new offensive coordinator, according to reports by ESPN and NFL Network.
Chiefs OC Muir calls it quits
Bill Muir dedicated nearly half a century to the game of football. Now, the Chiefs' offensive coordinator is ready to hang up his headset.
Chiefs name McMahon special-teams coach
The Chiefs named Tom McMahon the club's special-teams coach on Monday.
Emery named Bears' new GM
Former Bears area scout Phil Emery, most recently the Chiefs' director of college scouting, is returning to Chicago, this time as the team's general manager.
Nose tackle needed to solidify Chiefs defense
The Chiefs are pretty set on defense, but have a major need for a nose tackle to anchor the middle of the unit.
Crennel passes his test to become Chiefs' head coach
The final three weeks of the 2011 season showed the Chiefs' front office and roster that Romeo Crennel was the right man for the head-coaching job.
Chiefs need offensive coordinator to get to next level
The hiring of Romeo Crennel makes sense for the Chiefs, but he will only be successful if the team also finds an offensive coordinator to pair with him.
Crennel hired as Chiefs' head coach
The Chiefs will officially announce Romeo Crennel as their next head coach at a press conference on Monday afternoon.
Report: Chiefs to retain Crennel as head coach
The Chiefs plan to retain Romeo Crennel as head coach and remove the interim tag from his title.
Chiefs counting on healthy Charles and Moeaki
If the Chiefs are to return to the playoffs next season, they will need their offense to improve. They will rely on a healthy Tony Moeaki and Jamaal Charles to help bolster the attack.
Even with loss, Broncos win AFC West
Former Bronco Kyle Orton got his revenge in leading the Chiefs to a 7-3 win over Denver on Sunday, but it's the Broncos who clinched the AFC West and are headed to the postseason.
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.
