Cameron Jordan Signs One-Year Incentive Deal With Saints at Minicamp

Cameron Jordan signed a one-year incentive-based contract with the New Orleans Saints during the team's minicamp Tuesday in Metairie, Louisiana. Jordan, 36, became a free agent in March when his previous contract automatically voided. 5 sacks.

His wife and four children attended the signing. A video Jordan posted on social media carried the tagline "One final season," and ESPN reported that his 16th NFL season will likely be his last. "I'm going to treat it like it's the final season with intention because I believe between God and my wife, that's the only two people that can get me back through," Jordan said.

Jordan said he had initially stated he would not accept another incentive-based deal but had to "humble himself" during negotiations. "I think that in any negotiation there's always going to be things that you want and can get through," he said. " The Saints had expressed interest in his return throughout the offseason and did not draft a pass rusher in April, though they acquired defensive end Tyree Wilson from the Las Vegas Raiders via trade.

Jordan said discussions with the team clarified his role and playing time. '" he said. " Jordan was the Saints' first-round pick out of Cal in 2011. He holds the franchise record with 132 official sacks since the statistic became official in 1982.

He also ranks first in Saints history with 175 tackles for loss, fourth with 67 pass deflections, fifth with 17 forced fumbles, and 10th with 12 fumble recoveries. "In my mind, I'm all into the idea of 2026 Saints go to the Super Bowl," Jordan said. "I thought we had promise to shock some people last year.