The New Orleans Saints and edge rusher Cam Jordan are at a crossroads that could lead to the eight-time Pro Bowler playing elsewhere in 2026.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Jordan and the Saints haven't been able to agree on a new contract and he is now headed to free agency.
Schefter adds that Jordan is open to playing for a new team in 2026.
"Eight-time Pro-Bowl DE Cameron Jordan, who has spent his 15-year career in New Orleans and had 10.5 sacks last season, will not have a new deal in place with New Orleans by next week and now will hit free agency for the first time in his NFL career, per sources. Jordan will play a 16th NFL season and is said to be open to leaving New Orleans," Schefter reported.
After it looked like his career was winding down in recent years, Jordan had a resurgent season in 2025 with 10.5 sacks, his highest total since 2021.
As a result, he should draw a ton of interest in free agency, with teams like the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys all possibly interested.
The Lions aren't certain to bring Al-Quadin Muhammad back after a career year across from Aidan Hutchinson, and it's possible his price could get too high for Detroit's liking.
The Eagles are in need of two edge rushers if Jaelan Phillips and Brandon Graham don't return. Both are pending free agents, and Graham could possibly retire once again.
In Dallas, the Cowboys need help at all levels of the defense, but edge rusher is one of the top priorities given how valuable the position is and the fact that the team never replaced Micah Parsons' sack production.
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