Cameron Jordan remains unsigned with free agency well underway. The Saints icon could continue his career in New Orleans, but it is still unclear if that will prove to be the case. 
During an appearance on former teammate Terron Armstead’s The Set with T.Stead podcast, Jordan indicated he is currently weighing three options. It does not appear as though retirement is one of them, with the 15-year veteran coming off a season highlighted by 10.5 sacks. Jordan did add, though, that he cleaned out his locker last week in the event he does not re-sign with the Saints.
“As much as I love the city of New Orleans, as much as I want to be in the city of New Orleans… If things don’t add up to what I consider as value happen, I understand the business nature of it all,” the 36-year-old said. “Of course, I’d love to be in New Orleans, but at the same time, if the cents doesn’t make sense, then we have to find our own path.
“Just because I love the city and the organization doesn’t mean the city and the organization has to love me back. The city definitely has and always will. I’m just saying, my love doesn’t mean it’s unrequited.”
Jordan’s entire career has taken place as a member of the Saints. The 2010s All-Decade Team member inked a two-year deal in 2023 and a one-year pact last offseason to continue his tenure in New Orleans. Jordan’s most recent contract was worth $6.05MM, but his production and remarks point to a higher asking price this time around. The eight-time Pro Bowler is not seeking a deal at the top of the pass rush market, but it has been clear since before the new league year began that he would be open to playing elsewhere next season.
With his 2026 void date having recently passed, Jordan will account for a dead money charge of $18.76MM next year. That figure is separate from the cost of any new pact worked out between the parties. The Saints entered Tuesday with over $13MM in space with the Jordan situation and others still in need of being sorted out. New Orleans has made a few notable moves on the open market so far, including the arrivals of running back Travis Etienne and guard David Edwards.
No additions in the pass rush department have been made so far, however. As such, the Saints’ depth chart is currently topped by Chase Young and Carl Granderson. Both of them are attached to lucrative deals, and it remains to be seen if they will be joined once more by the franchise’s leader in several categories on another new contract of his own.
He make a great falcon
I like him on the edge in Philly
A bunch of teams could make sense if he doesn’t run it back with the Saints. The Bears could still use another player on the edge and I think Dennis Allen might have some idea of how to implement Jordan.