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By Ross Jackson
On a recent appearance with former New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Terron Armstead’s podcast The Set, defensive end Cameron Jordan provided updates on his free agency process.
Jordan’s contract with the Saints voided as the new league year began. He has since been testing the open market while continuing conversations with the Saints for a potential return.
As of his visit with Armstead, Jordan has not yet made a decision about where he will play in 2026, but has left little to no doubt that he will be on the field this year.
The question is: What jersey will he wear in the process? Jordan said he has options that he and his wife have been discussing.
“She was like, ‘just give me the three options he have.’” Jordan said of his wife, Nikki. “I was like, ‘Yeah, we got three options.’”
It does sound like the Saints are still one of those options, as multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have previously indicated to LouisianaSports.Net.
But for Jordan, the decision between New Orleans or elsewhere isn’t just about the money, though, it is a factor.
“Value is in the eyes of the beholder at this point,” he said. “And at this point value means (to Jordan) position, rotation. Monetary, sure, but more along the lines of if I want to get 10, 12, 13 sacks this next season then I need to be in the best position to do so. And it could be the Saints.”
Jordan went on to joke that his future could be with the Miami Dolphins, which of course is the same path that Armstead’s career took. But that suggestion appeared to be in jest rather than a true indication of where he could land next.
Jordan, who famously hates playing in cold weather, didn’t fully rule out the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers either, but indicated that they’d have to come up with a good chunk of change to get him to fly north for the season.
Where Jordan’s next deal lands him remains to be seen, but the Saints aren’t completely out of the conversation after the two sides did not reach an extension agreement before his contract voided.
However, it is clear what it will take to get Jordan to stay in New Orleans, and the conversation starts with more than just money. Role, rotation and opportunity will all be major factors.
“Sometimes, the business side of (the situation) makes you feel emotional and you’ve got to be able to take your emotions out of it,” Jordan said. “I’d love to be in New Orleans. And at the same time, if the sense doesn’t make sense, we’ve got to find our own path.”
