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Saints Sign DE Cameron Jordan to One-Year Deal

6/17/2026

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Cameron Jordan Re-signs

The Saints signed defensive end Cameron Jordan to a one-year contract on June 16, 2026.
He became a free agent after his prior contract automatically voided in March 2026.
He posted 10.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss in 2025, raising his franchise totals to 132 sacks and 175 tackles for loss.
Jordan, a 2011 first-round pick and All-Pro, said he loves New Orleans and will stay until the team no longer wants him.

Summary

Kellen Moore Debuts

Kellen Moore began his first season as the Saints’ head coach after a 6-11 record in 2025.
The franchise added veteran running back Travis Etienne and signed guard David Edwards to a multi-year deal.
The Saints added linebacker Kaden Elliss and drafted wide receiver Jordyn Tyson eighth overall as a dynamic playmaker.
Cameron Jordan will be 37 in 2026 and is 6.5 sacks from the NFL’s top-10 career list.

Summary

Jordan Returns

Jordan announced his 2026 return, saying he is back for a season.
He joked in a January interview that he was retired for five years and vowed to stay until his face isn’t recognized.
Jordan noted his durability—16 games each of 15 seasons for a franchise-record 243 games—plus eight Pro Bowls and three All-Pro selections, yet lacks a Super Bowl ring, praising the locker room and calling Tyler Shough a quarterback-1.

History

Historical Context

On March 1 1993 the NFL replaced Plan B with the modern free-agency system, granting players with four accrued seasons unrestricted status. That change let veterans negotiate openly, reshaping contracts and team building. The New Orleans Saints’ today’s recent roster moves echo the 1993 reform, showing how free agency still drives overall roster strategy for NFL clubs.

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Cameron Jordan Re-signs

The Saints signed defensive end Cameron Jordan to a one-year contract on June 16, 2026.
He became a free agent after his prior contract automatically voided in March 2026.
He posted 10.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss in 2025, raising his franchise totals to 132 sacks and 175 tackles for loss.
Jordan, a 2011 first-round pick and All-Pro, said he loves New Orleans and will stay until the team no longer wants him.

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