Cameron Jordan is heading into Year 15, and Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski believes he could use a fresh start. Jordan has spent all 14 years of his professional career with the New Orleans Saints and has expressed the desire to finish his career where he started.
You don’t always get what you want in life, however, and Sobleski doesn’t think staying in New Orleans is in Jordan’s best interest.
Saints give Cameron Jordan a slight reset in 2025
In a sense, New Orleans presents Jordan with a fresh start. It just may, unfortunately, not be the fresh start Jordan is looking for. As the Saints transition to an odd front defense, the veteran’s role will transition as well.
If Jordan keeps his hand in the dirt, he will play slightly more inside than he is used to. The alternative is to remain on the edge and be a standup outside linebacker. The responsibilities would be similar, but he wouldn’t start in a three point stance.
Brandon Staley will deploy more than just base defense, so those aren’t the only two options Jordan will have. It is a frequent alignment though. If Jordan doesn’t fit well or isn’t comfortable with either of those choices, he may be out, voluntarily or involuntarily.
Jordan may have to leave the Saints to win
Let’s take fit out of the equation. The driving force of Sobleski’s argument is the likelihood of success with the Saints. Jordan’s playing window is closing and the Saints haven’t unlocked their winning window, let alone opened it.
Sobleski believes Jordan’s desire to win and stay in New Orleans “may be mutually exclusive over the next year or two.” Jordan probably only has that long left in the league.
Trade package for Cam Jordan
Maximizing his chances to win a Super Bowl would mean leaving the only team he’s known. What would it take for a team to acquire the defensive end? Not much.
Sobleski suggested a trade package of a 2026 fifth round pick and a 2026 sixth round pick. Late Day 3 capital would be very appealing to an interested party, though it would be disappointing to see a legend walk for so little.
The low return is indicative of Jordan’s age and dipping production. He has failed to record 5 sacks or 10 tackles for a loss in either of the last two seasons.