Cameron Jordan's status for Week 1 uncertain due to hamstring injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan may miss the Week 1 opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13. Coach Kellen Moore confirmed Jordan has not practiced since August 6 due to a hamstring injury, marking his third consecutive day out. Moore indicated that Jordan's absence could extend into the season, as the team continues to assess the situation. Despite this setback, Jordan has a strong track record of durability, having missed only one NFL game due to injury during his 15-year career, though he did sit out a game last season due to an orbital fracture and another due to COVID-19.
- •Cameron Jordan could miss Week 1 due to a hamstring injury.
- •He has not practiced since August 6.
- •Jordan has missed only one game due to injury in his career.
- •Coach Kellen Moore provided updates on Jordan's status.
- •Jordan logged 10.5 sacks last season.
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Saints could be missing top defender vs. Lions in Week 1
"Per coach Kellen Moore, Saints sacks artist Cameron Jordan could be sidelined for the Week 1 season opener at the Detroit Lions.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Aug 12, 2026, 10:55 AMJim Everett's 32-yard touchdown pass is the Saints Play of the Day- NFL•Aug 12, 2026, 10:52 AM7 takeaways from Jaguars first unofficial depth chart before preseason
NFL•Aug 12, 2026, 10:08 AMDo the Indianapolis Colts play tonight? New England Patriots game start time, where to watch
NFL•Aug 12, 2026, 9:55 AMCountdown to Kickoff: Ty Chandler is the Saints Player of Day 32
NFL•Aug 12, 2026, 9:31 AMBengals reveal which starters won’t play vs. Lions
NFL•Aug 12, 2026, 8:06 AMMost Interesting Takeaways From Jaguars' First Depth Chart
