Jordan Younger
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 Younger with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2025 | |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
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| Title | Defensive coordinator |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 24, 1978 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Connecticut |
| NFL draft | 2000: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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| Stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
| Stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Jordan Younger (born January 24, 1978) is the defensive coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is also a former professional defensive back and played for nine years in the CFL where he won two Grey Cup championships with the Toronto Argonauts.
Younger majored in political science at the University of Connecticut where he also played college football and holds the school record for career kick return touchdowns with four.
Professional playing career
NFL Europe
Younger played cornerback and returned kicks on special teams for the Rhein Fire from 2001 to 2002 and the Amsterdam Admirals in 2003. He was named to the All-NFL Europe team in 2002 and 2003.
Toronto Argonauts
Younger's CFL career began with the Toronto Argonauts in 2004 when he led the team with 11 pass knockdowns and won a Grey Cup championship. He was named a CFL All-Star in 2005 and 2007.
Edmonton Eskimos
On February 15, 2008, Younger was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos for running back Tyler Ebell and wide receiver T. J. Acree. He made 53 tackles and 1 interception while playing for Edmonton. He was released by the Eskimos on January 7, 2009.
Toronto Argonauts (II)
On January 13, 2009, Younger was signed to play again for the Argonauts.[1] On February 10, 2010, Younger was released by the Argonauts, but was later re-signed by the team on March 4, 2010. On November 25, 2012, Younger won the 100th Grey Cup with the Argonauts, serving as their defensive captain. On November 27, 2012, Younger accompanied the Grey Cup during the Argonauts' championship parade.[2] On June 2, 2013, Younger did not attend the mandatory training camp sessions as he was preparing for retirement.[3]
