The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Alvin Keels, who represents the embattled Jordan, said he told the Raiders on Wednesday they have just over 24 hours to either release his client, trade him or permit him to report as scheduled. "If he isn't released or traded, he'll be there on Friday," Keels said, "and they're going to have to let him on the field. Either that, or they'll have to have the police escort him off the field."
Diehards Line:In case you missed it, the Raiders advised Jordan not to show up for camp. But according to the current collective bargaining agreement, an NFL player under contract must be allowed to report and participate in all offseason and training camp meetings and workouts. ... Jordan was given permission to shop himself to other teams in the offseason and visited the Lions earlier this month. But Detroit never pursued trade talks. Chronicle staffer Nancy Gay reports the Saints are very interested in acquiring Jordan -- New Orleans OC Doug Marrone worked with Jordan while both were with the Jets. Saints HC Sean Payton also has wants Jordan on board, but the Saints have no interest in trading for him.