Cameron Jordan signs with Saints, Chiefs seek new defensive end
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Cameron Jordan has signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, ending speculation about a possible joining with the Kansas City Chiefs. The deal reportedly has a base value of $7.5 million with incentives that could raise it to $11 million. Jordan's presence is expected to help the Saints' defense as the Chiefs now reassess their need for a defensive end. Kansas City will need to fill the role Jordan would have occupied as they continue preparations for the upcoming season.
- •Jordan re-signs with Saints after 15 seasons with the team.
- •Kansas City's defense aims for 2,000 total snaps from its defensive ends.
- •George Karlaftis projected for approximately 800 snaps next season.
- •Candidates for Kansas City include Jadeveon Clowney and Derek Barnett.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cameron Jordan signed with the Saints. Now what for Chiefs defense?
"Is Kansas City still in search of a defensive end, or did that end when Cam Jordan signed on the dotted line?
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