NO Cameron Jordan
NFL player. Position: DE. Team: NO.
Quick Facts
- Position: DE
- Team: NO (New Orleans Saints)
- Age (2026): 36 years old
- Pro Bowl selections: 8x (2013, 2017–2022)
- All-Pro selections: 1st team (2017), 2nd team (2018–2019)
2026 Outlook
After 15 seasons with the Saints, Cameron Jordan announced his return for a 16th season on a one-year, incentive-filled deal (2026-06-16). At 36 years old, he remains one of the NFL's premier edge rushers and has spent his entire career with New Orleans—a rare testament to organizational loyalty and consistent elite production. In 2025, despite the Saints' struggles, he started all 17 games, recording 10.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss, his highest sack total since 2021. His partnership with second-year defensive end Chase Young (who had 10 sacks in 2025) formed an effective edge-rushing duo that will continue into 2026 (per 8-time Pro Bowl DE Cameron Jordan announces he's returning to Saints for 'one final season').
Jordan brings 254 games of experience and franchise history, serving as the defensive cornerstone during the team's playoff push. At his age, durability and scheme fit become critical. Under defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, the Saints' defense is structured to leverage veteran pass-rush pressure—Jordan's specialty. His leadership and institutional knowledge make him invaluable to a defense that needs continuity.
Role / Depth Chart
Starting defensive end and pass-rush closer; primary edge threat opposite Chase Young.
Injury Status
Healthy entering 2026 training camp. History of durability—254 games played in 256 possible games.
Recent News
- 2026-06-16 — 8-time Pro Bowl DE Cameron Jordan announces he's returning to Saints for 'one final... (8-time Pro Bowl DE Cameron Jordan announces he's returning to Saints for 'one final...)
- 2026-06-16 — Saints bringing back franchise legend Cameron Jordan on one-year deal as edge rusher... (Saints bringing back franchise legend Cameron Jordan on one-year deal as edge rusher...)
- 2026-03-04 — Saints' latest checklist: Run game, guard and Derek Carr (Saints' latest checklist: Run game, guard and Derek Carr)
- 2026-05-27 — NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux (NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux)
- 2026-03-30 — NFC South Check-In, Post-Free Agency Rush: New Orleans Saints (NFC South Check-In, Post-Free Agency Rush: New Orleans Saints)
- 2026-02-24 — NFC South Check-In: New Orleans Saints (NFC South Check-In: New Orleans Saints)
- 2026-06-16 — 8-time Pro Bowl DE Cameron Jordan announces he's returning to Saints for 'one final season' (8-time Pro Bowl DE Cameron Jordan announces he's returning to Saints for 'one final season')
- 2026-06-16 — Saints bringing back franchise legend Cameron Jordan on one-year deal as edge rusher (Saints bringing back franchise legend Cameron Jordan on one-year deal as edge rusher...)