Saints Extend Cameron Jordan's Contract for Another Year

WHO:

neworleanssaints.com - Cameron Jordan is the son of former NFL tight end Steve Jordan.

neworleanssaints.com - Cameron Jordan, defensive end for the New Orleans Saints.

neworleanssaints.com - Mickey Loomis, Executive Vice President/General Manager of the New Orleans Saints.

WHAT:

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan is set to return to New Orleans for his 16th NFL season on a season-long deal with the Saints.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan has been selected as a defensive team captain for the past ten seasons.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan has earned three Associated Press All-Pro selections.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team by the Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan's 2025 season included a total of 10.5 sacks, marking the seventh double-digit sack season of his career and the first since 2021.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan has been selected as a defensive team captain for the past ten seasons.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan is the only player in NFL history, alongside Bruce Smith, to lead the same team in sacks for ten different seasons.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan is the 22nd player in NFL history with seven seasons of at least ten sacks and the 15th player to record double-digit sacks at 36 years old.

neworleanssaints.com - In 2025, Jordan finished the season with 47 tackles (32 solo), 15 tackles for loss, 15 quarterback hits, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.

neworleanssaints.com - The New Orleans Saints signed Cameron Jordan to a one-year contract.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan is entering his 16th season with the Saints, the most by a player in franchise history.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan is the franchise's all-time sacks leader with 132 career sacks, ranking 17th in NFL history.

neworleanssaints.com - In 15 seasons, Jordan has played in 243 regular season games with 242 starts, both franchise records.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan recorded 763 tackles (495 solo), 132 sacks, three interceptions, 67 pass breakups, 174 stops for a loss, 248 quarterback hits, 17 forced fumbles, 12 fumble recoveries, and blocked one kick in his career.

neworleanssaints.com - He has appeared in 11 career postseason games with 10 starts, registering 42 tackles (32 solo) and a Saints postseason record of 5.5 sacks.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan led the Saints in sacks for 10 different seasons.

neworleanssaints.com - He has earned eight Pro Bowl selections, the most by a defensive player in franchise history.

neworleanssaints.com - In 2025, Jordan started all 17 games and led the team with 10.5 sacks.

WHERE:

neworleanssaints.com - New Orleans, Louisiana.

WHEN:

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan was selected in the first round (24th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team.

WHY:

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan has placed particular emphasis on youth development, education, and mentorship through team initiatives and his "Cam Jordan Foundation."

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan has placed particular emphasis on youth development, education, and mentorship through team initiatives and his "Cam Jordan Foundation."

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan has been one of the club's most active players in the community since arriving in New Orleans, focusing on youth development, education, and mentorship.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan was selected as the team's "Man of the Year" in 2017, 2021, and 2024, serving as the Saints' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan has been one of the club's most active players in the community, focusing on youth development, education, and mentorship.

HOW:

neworleanssaints.com - Jordan has been involved in community initiatives through his "Cam Jordan Foundation."

Jordan is making a comeback to New Orleans, signing a season-long deal with the Saints for his 16th NFL season. Fans are excited to see the veteran player back on the field, bringing his experience and skills to the team. This move marks another chapter in Jordan's impressive career with the Saints.