Cameron Jordan returns to Saints on one-year contract for 2026
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Cameron Jordan will remain with the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season after finalizing a one-year deal. The 37-year-old defensive end, who has spent his entire career with the Saints since being drafted in 2011, reached an agreement after exploring free agency options. Jordan is an eight-time Pro Bowler and has set franchise records in games played, sacks, and tackles for loss. His new contract includes performance incentives tied to sack totals and playoff achievements. The details regarding salary cap implications are expected to become clearer soon.
- •Cameron Jordan is back with the Saints for 2026.
- •The deal is structured with performance incentives.
- •Jordan holds franchise records for sacks and games played.
- •He achieved 10.5 sacks in the previous season.
- •Details on the contract's salary cap implications are forthcoming.
- 7:13 PMCBS NFL — Saints bringing back franchise legend Cameron Jordan on one-year deal as edge rusher retiring at season's end
- 6:50 PMCBS Sports — Saints bringing back franchise legend Cameron Jordan on one-year deal, per report
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Cameron Jordan, Saints finalizing one-year deal
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Cameron Jordan reaches agreement with Saints on new contract
"BREAKING: Cameron Jordan will return to the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season after reaching an agreement on a new contract extension.
"Jordan is returning to the fold for his age-37 season, which he announced would be his last
"Jordan is returning to the fold for his age-37 season
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External links- CBS NFLJun 16, 2026, 7:13 PMSaints bringing back franchise legend Cameron Jordan on one-year deal as edge rusher retiring at season's end
Jordan is returning to the fold for his age-37 season, which he announced would be his last
- CBS SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:50 PMSaints bringing back franchise legend Cameron Jordan on one-year deal, per report
Jordan is returning to the fold for his age-37 season
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:07 PMCameron Jordan, Saints finalizing one-year deal
Cam Jordan is back for at least one more ride.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 5:50 PMBREAKING: Cameron Jordan reaches agreement with Saints on new contract
BREAKING: Cameron Jordan will return to the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season after reaching an agreement on a new contract extension.
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