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Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan misses season opener against Lions

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:36 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan misses season opener against Lions

Summary

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan will not play in the team's upcoming season opener. Jordan remains sidelined for the Sunday contest due to a hamstring injury. The veteran defensive end's absence impacts the New Orleans defensive front as they prepare to face the Detroit Lions. The team has not released further details regarding his recovery timeline or potential availability for subsequent games. The Saints coaching staff will now look to adjust their defensive rotation to compensate for Jordan's absence.

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Status Watch

•Cameron Jordan is out for the Sunday game.
•The defensive end is dealing with a hamstring injury.
•The Saints face the Lions in their season opener.
•No official timeline for his return has been provided.

Latest Updates

12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Lions Won’t Face Saints 8-Time Pro Bowler in Week 1
11:00 PMESPN NFL — Saints DE Jordan (hamstring) to miss opener vs. Lions

What they're saying

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New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan is an eight-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro. However, what might be more impressive is that Jordan has only missed two games in his 15 NFL seasons. He will miss his third in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions, as he recovers from a hamstring injury he suffered […] The post Lions Won’t Face Saints 8-Time Pro Bowler in Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports