Cameron Jordan Reportedly Set to Hit NFL Free Agency for 1st Time, Top Landing Spots for Saints Vet

Cameron Jordan has never played for a team outside of the New Orleans Saints in his lengthy NFL career, but that reportedly could change in 2026.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday that the 15-year veteran did not come to terms on a new deal with the Saints and will hit free agency next week for the first time in his career. He is also "open to leaving New Orleans" as he prepares for his 16th year in the league.

Any presumed contender that could use pass-rushing help will likely be interested in Jordan. Here are some potential landing spots:

• Philadelphia Eagles
• Chicago Bears
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Dallas Cowboys
• Jacksonville Jaguars

While Jordan will likely find himself in a different uniform in 2026 as he pursues a Super Bowl title, it will still be shocking to see him anywhere but New Orleans.

After all, he has been with the NFC South team since it selected him with a first-round pick in the 2011 NFL draft. Not only is he a fan favorite, he has also helped anchor the pass-rush for a decade and a half.

His resume includes eight Pro Bowl nods, and he was also a First-Team All-Pro selection during the 2017 campaign when he finished with 62 tackles, 13 sacks, 11 passes defended, two forced fumbles and an interception he returned for a touchdown.

The California product followed that season up with back-to-back Second-Team All-Pro nods in 2018 and 2019.

In all, Jordan has seven seasons with double-digit sacks and is the Saints' all-time leader in the category with 132 in his career. He is also the franchise leader in games played with 243 and has appeared in at least 16 games in every one of his seasons.

That type of durability is a major reason he has been so productive and is a Saints legend.

While he will be 37 years old next season, Jordan was still quite productive in 2025 with 47 tackles, 10.5 sacks, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He was a bright spot for a team that went 6-11 and finished in last place in the NFC South.

The Saints did build some momentum in the latter portion of the season with quarterback Tyler Shough, but they likely aren't going to be lifting the Lombardi Trophy in the immediate future. Since that is about the only thing missing from Jordan's resume, this move gives him a chance to more realistically pursue a championship.

And whichever team he joins will be in a better position to win it because of his presence.