Cameron Jordan signs one-year deal to end with Saints

Veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the New Orleans Saints for what he says will be his final NFL season. The agreement, finalized on Tuesday, ensures the franchise’s all-time sack leader will spend his entire 16-year career with the team that drafted him.

Jordan, who turns 37 next month, had been a free agent since the conclusion of the 2025 season. He announced his return in a social media post, writing “One city. One team. One final season.” The deal is reported to be incentive-laden.

The decision follows an offseason of uncertainty regarding Jordan’s future. In March, there were reports he was open to leaving New Orleans after the two sides initially failed to agree on a new contract. However, a significant external market for the veteran did not materialize, and negotiations resumed this week. Jordan visited the team’s facility on Tuesday, the first day of the Saints’ mandatory minicamp, and an agreement was reached shortly thereafter.

Jordan emphasized that finishing his career with the Saints was his priority. He stated that no amount of money could make him turn his back on what he has built in New Orleans. While he did not...