Minneapolis, MN — Vikings Nation is uniting in prayer after learning that former Minnesota Vikings star Steve Jordan has been diagnosed with Stage IV glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and incurable forms of brain cancer. The news has sent waves of heartbreak through Minnesota and across the NFL community.
According to his family, Jordan’s condition has significantly worsened in recent months. He is currently confined to bed and receiving palliative care, with doctors focused on pain management and comfort. A family member shared a deeply emotional update:
“He spends nearly all his time lying still now, relying on medication just to endure each day.”
Beside him at all times is a powerful symbol of his life and legacy —
the Minnesota Vikings jersey from the final season of his career.
“That Vikings jersey never leaves his side,” a family member said softly. “It reminds him of the battles he fought and the pride he carried for this team and this state.”
Steve Jordan’s legacy in Minnesota is deeply ingrained in Vikings history. Drafted in 1982, he became one of the most productive tight ends of his era and a cornerstone of the franchise for more than a decade.
A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Jordan redefined the tight end position with his size, athleticism, and ability to stretch the field. He retired as the Vikings’ all-time leading receiver at the time — a testament to his consistency, durability, and elite skill level.
Known for his toughness and professionalism, Jordan played through pain and pressure, always delivering when the team needed him most. That same strength and resolve now define his fight away from the field — a battle far greater than football.
As his family asks for privacy, Vikings Nation continues to rally — sending prayers, love, and gratitude to a man who gave everything to the purple and gold. This is no longer about Pro Bowls or records, but about standing with one of Minnesota’s own in the hardest fight of his life.
💜💛 Vikings Nation, please keep Steve Jordan and his family in your prayers. Once a Viking — always a Viking.
