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Draft bust Dion Nike jordan released by Dolphins

Defensive end Dion Jordan was already released Friday by the Las vegas Dolphins, solidifying his status as being a draft bust.

Jordan started one activity and totaled three sacks after being taken while using No. 3 overall draft pick four in the past.

Jordan was reinstated from the NFL in July after having a 15-month suspension for his latest violation on the league's substance abuse insurance policy. He spent last time rehabilitating from Madden NFL 17 IOS Coins knee surgical treatment and hasn't played because 2014.

The former Oregon star's release had been expected, and he was waived following failing a physical.

Jordan's departure coincided with the signing of free real estate agent safety T. J. McDonald, who will miss the first half of the time while serving an eight-game suspension regarding violating the league's substance abuse policy.

McDonald was arrested last May in Are generally on suspicion of driving under the influence. He said he's glad he'll be capable of take part in offseason staff activities, training camp and preseason games prior to starting his suspension.

"The one thing I could do is earn the particular respect for my perform - through camp along with OTAs - of my teammates plus the coaches, and provide a spark once i can, " McDonald said after his signing was introduced. "Week 9, I'll be chomping in the bit. "

McDonald spent the past four seasons using the Rams, starting 53 games, and totaled four interceptions. He started every game recently and said it was difficult like a free agent with this suspension looming.

"I just got to be hungry, stay clean and likely be operational and honest about every little thing, and make sure until this doesn't happen in the foreseeable future, " he said. "My back is against the wall. I'm just happy to be able to move forward with this particular, and to be able to just get back to playing ball. "

A third-round pick from the Rams in 2013, McDonald will compete for playing amount of time in Miami with Michael Jones, Walt Aikens and starter Nate Allen opposite beginning safety Reshad Jones.