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Saints defensive end plans to retire after 2026 season
Defensive end Cameron Jordan confirmed he will play one final season with the Saints in 2026. The announcement came in a social media video posted June 16.
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Defensive end Cameron Jordan confirmed he will play one final season with the Saints in 2026. The announcement came in a social media video posted June 16. Jordan, who turns 37 in July, has spent his entire career with the Saints after being selected with the 24th overall pick in the 2011 draft.
He became the franchise leader in sacks in 2023 and has since extended the mark to 132.0 career sacks, including 10.5 recorded last season. Jordan also holds the Saints record for games played with 243, surpassing the 228 games played by quarterback Drew Brees.
2026 Schedule The Saints will open the 2026 season with two road games.
The club will play two of its final three regular-season games at home.
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