The New Orleans Saints will likely trade the future Hall of Famer Cameron Jordan despite his contract restructure this offseason. According to reports, the Saints reworked Jordan’s deal after having an uncertain future after the 2024 campaign. Jordan wasn’t the only player on the roster who got that new deal but Tyrann Mathieu is coming back on a different contract too. However, the veteran may look like he’s staying but since he’s aging the Saints may wind up trading him either way to see if they can get some draft picks in return.
Even though General Manager Mickey Loomis refuses to rebuild since the Drew Brees-Era, the Saints might have no other choice but to ship him to another team. Originally selected in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, the defensive end isn’t getting any younger and the Super Bowl window is closing on him. The Saints are not in a good place to win a Lombardi Trophy anytime soon so the least the team could do is look into trading him. Jordan may be a Saint “for life” but if there’s an opportunity elsewhere to continue playing for a ring, he will probably take it.
Saints May Trade Hall of Famer Cameron Jordan Despite Contract Restructure
4 Suitors Emerge
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens haven’t made any moves to improve their defensive firepower. After losing cornerback Brandon Stephens, the team could look to add someone like Jordan to bring Justin (Nnamdi Madubuike) back to life. Broderick Washington and Travis Jones haven’t done much to open up the holes for Roquan Smith and Kyle Van Noy. Jordan might not have the same speed but he has the experience to be a solid rotational threat.
Los Angeles Chargers
For the Chargers, the team lost Poona Ford after having a phenomenal 2024 season but made up for it by re-signing Teair Tart. No one should expect him to do much now that Ford isn’t around to open up the gaps. Perhaps, since Jim Harbaugh loves to win football games in the trenches, Jordan could fulfill that promise. He isn’t on the elite level anymore but after losing Morgan Fox too, he could be solid depth to get after the quarterback.
Dallas Cowboys
This offseason, the Dallas Cowboys knew they were going to lose a few defensive talents as they’ve already lost Demarcus Lawrence and Jourdan Lewis. The team made up for it by signing Dante Fowler Jr., Jack Sanborn and trading for Kenneth Murray. They have yet to find a capable replacement and while they have faith in Sam Williams’ return, they could add Cameron Jordan for depth to mentor this group. Jordan won’t be perfect but the Cowboys don’t need him to for them to get something out of the defensive pass rusher.
Carolina Panthers
Last offseason, the Carolina Panthers focused on improving its offense for quarterback Bryce Young. This year is different, the team is finally signing a capable defensive line, especially for Derrick Brown’s return. Tershawn Wharton is an excellent addition after missing out on Milton Williams. Jordan working opposite of Brown could give the Panthers a legitimate chance for at least a wild-card round.
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