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The Athletic's Colton Pouncy argued the Detroit Lions should sign defensive end Cameron Jordan to begin addressing edge rusher this offseason.
Veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan recently expressed how much he would like to return to the New Orleans Saints for a 16th NFL season. But Tuesday, The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy proposed the idea of Jordan playing for the Detroit Lions in 2026.
While detailing the lack of edge rushing depth the Lions possess this offseason, Pouncy wrote Detroit still needs to make several edge additions before the 2026 campaign to support Aidan Hutchinson.
Pouncey then suggested Jordan as the first edge rushing addition the Lions could make.
“The Lions will need to add two to three edge rushers to feel better here. Signing a veteran like Cameron Jordan would be an excellent start,” Pouncey wrote. “The second round of the draft also feels like a good spot to take an edge.
“The Lions could also use more at defensive tackle, after losing Lopez to the Cardinals. [D.J.] Reader is an unrestricted free agent.”
Jordan will turn 37 years old in July and hasn’t made the Pro Bowl since 2022. But he’s still a legitimate star in the league.
Last season, Jordan posted 10.5 sacks with 15 tackles for loss and 15 quarterback hits. He also had two forced fumbles and two pass defenses.
Jordan, who is an unrestricted free agent, has made $147.49 million in his NFL career according to Over The Cap.
Before free agency, The Athletic’s Daniel Popper projected Jordan to be worth $8 million on a 1-year contract this offseason.