Cam Jordan is sending mixed signals about ending his career in New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints fell to 2-10 on the season with a Week 13 loss to the Miami Dolphins. New Orleans has already been eliminated from the playoffs, missing the postseason for the fifth straight year. however, Cameron Jordan was a bright spot for the team. He surpassed Drew Brees in games played in the history of the saints.

Jordan has been a fixture on New Orleans’ defensive line since being drafted 24th overall in 2011. He has only missed two games in his incredible career. And while he’s set to become a free agent after the 2025 season, it’s hard to imagine him playing for any other franchise.

Jordan feels the same way. Somehow. When asked about his NFL future, the eight-time Pro Bowler was somewhat non-binding. “In my opinion, it’s always play here or retire. But then again, maybe not,” Jordan said, according to NOF on X. “As you look at the last few years, you might have to look around.”

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The All-Pro pass rusher made it clear he has options. “If they don’t want me, there’s 31 — uh, there’s really four other teams,” Jordan joked. “There’s really three more teams … It’s getting really low,” he added.

“I think time will tell (what) happens. I’m just focused on this week, this game, how best to attack the run game and put us in a good situation in the pass rush,” Jordan said.

The 15-year veteran is enjoying a bounce-back season in 2025. Jordan is up to 6.5 sacks in 12 games. He had a total of six sacks over the last two years (34 games) combined.

The sacks piled up over the years. Jordan passed Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas on the all-time list in Week 13. The former first-round pick recorded two sacks against Miami, tying him for 17th since the stat became official in 1982. He is 26th on the unofficial list, which dates back to 1960.

Despite high hopes for the Saints this season, Jordan will miss the playoffs once again. New Orleans last reached the postseason in 2020, the final year of Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame career.

Jordan will enter his age-37 season in 2026. And while he’d obviously like to retire as a Saint, the team doesn’t seem particularly close to contending. It will be interesting to see if Jordan finds himself elsewhere next season. At the very least, he seems open to the idea, which was once unthinkable.