Cameron Jordan set to return for 16th season with Saints
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Defensive end Cameron Jordan is finalizing a one-year contract to return to the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season. Jordan, who has spent all 15 of his NFL seasons with the Saints, will turn 37 next month. He has been recognized as an eight-time Pro Bowl player and has accumulated 132 sacks throughout his career. The deal reportedly includes performance incentives and aligns with New Orleans' expectation of continuing to utilize Jordan's veteran presence in their defensive lineup.
- •Cameron Jordan is finalizing a new deal with the Saints.
- •He has played all 15 seasons of his career in New Orleans.
- •Jordan will turn 37 years old before the season starts.
- •He has earned eight Pro Bowl selections during his career.
- •The contract is reported to be incentive-based.
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"New Orleans Saints all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract to remain with the club for what the 16th-year veteran says will be his final NFL season. Jordan, a free agent since the end of last season, said ending his career with New Orleans — and spending the entirety of it with one franchise — was important to him. “There’s no amount of money in the league that can make me say, ‘Just turn your back on everything that you built,’" said Jordan, who posted a team-high 10 1/2 sacks last season.
"Over the course of the offseason, there were some rumors about Cam Jordan either retiring or playing for a new team, but the veteran edge rusher has decided to return to the New Orleans Saints. He is back on a one-year deal, in what will be his final season in the league.
"Defensive end Cam Jordan officially returned to the Saints on Tuesday by signing a one-year deal that he indicated will be his final contract as an NFL player.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 5:38 PMCameron Jordan: 2026 will be 'one final season' in storied Saints career
Cameron Jordan celebrated his return to New Orleans for 2026 as what he expects to be 'one final season' in his storied Saints career.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:57 AMCam Jordan: A couple of bumps with contract, but wanted to play whole career with Saints
Defensive end Cam Jordan officially returned to the Saints on Tuesday by signing a one-year deal that he indicated will be his final contract as an NFL player.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:57 PM’One Last Ride,’ ’Could Not See Him Anywhere Else’ — NFL World Reacts As All-Pro Cam Jordan Announces Return To Saints
Over the course of the offseason, there were some rumors about Cam Jordan either retiring or playing for a new team, but the veteran edge rusher has decided to return to the New Orleans Saints. He is back on a one-year deal, in what will be his final season in the league.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:30 PMSaints all-time sack leader Cam Jordan agrees to 1-year deal for a 16th season with New Orleans
New Orleans Saints all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract to remain with the club for what the 16th-year veteran says will be his final NFL season. Jordan, a free agent since the end of last season, said ending his career with New Orleans — and spending the entirety of it with one franchise — was important to him. “There’s no amount of money in the league that can make me say, ‘Just turn your back on everything that you built,’" said Jordan, who posted a team-high 10 1/2 sacks last season.
- ESPNJun 16, 2026, 7:04 PMSources: Saints bring back franchise star Jordan
The Saints are set to bring back star defensive end Cameron Jordan for a 16th season, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 7:02 PMBREAKING: DE Cam Jordan to return to the Saints for “One Final Season”
It's official, Saints defensive end Cam Jordan is back for year 16.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:17 PMCameron Jordan to re-sign with Saints for 16th NFL season
Eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Jordan is returning to the Saints for his 16th season in the NFL.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 5:54 PM8-time Pro Bowl DE Cameron Jordan reportedly finalizing 1-year deal to return to Saints
Jordan has spent all 15 of his NFL seasons in New Orleans. He'll be 37 years old by the time the 2026 campaign begins.
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