The New Orleans Saints have been in talks with franchise all-time leader Cameron Jordan about a multi-year extension.
Jordan’s agent, Doug Hendrickson of Wasserman, told The Associated Press on Monday that he has discussed at least a two-year extension with New Orleans and aims to complete a deal before the start of training camp in end of July
Jordan attended a golf scrimmage to benefit the Saints Hall of Fame on Monday. He said he planned to participate in all voluntary offseason workouts and reiterated his desire to finish his career with the team that made him a first-round pick out of California in 2011.
“If we get a deal, it’ll probably be the last years of my career here,” said Jordan, who turns 34 on July 10. “Whatever happens, happens. As far as how we play, how we want to attack. offenses, that’s why I’m here.”
Jordan is entering the final season of a three-year, $52.5 million extension he signed in 2019. If an extension isn’t reached by training camp, talks will likely stall until after of the season, when Jordan would be about to enter free agency, Hendrickson said.
Last season, the 6-foot-4, 287-pounder led the Saints with 8 1/2 sacks, giving him a career total of 115 1/2, eclipsing the Pro Football Hall of Famer’s 115 Ricky Jackson with the club. In 12 seasons, Jordan also has 15 forced fumbles, 11 fumble recoveries and two interceptions, one for a touchdown.
Jordan, meanwhile, has been extraordinarily durable, missing just two of his 194 career regular-season games. He has not missed any of the Saints’ 11 postseason games during his career.
Although the Saints allowed defensive end Marcus Davenport, a 2018 first-round pick, to leave in free agency this offseason, they still have several promising or established players at the position. They include 2021 first-round pick Payton Turner, four-year veteran Carl Granderson, six-year veteran Tanoh Kpassagnon and rookie Isaiah Foskey.
Jordan said he wants to continue playing as long as he receives the majority of playing time at his position.
“I had a talk with myself maybe a year or two ago, and I don’t have the ability to do a non-acting role,” Jordan said.
“My D-line went out to eat!” – Cam Jordan talks about the Saints’ defensive performance
Jordan said he was pleased with the Saints’ decision to use their top two picks on defensive linemen — Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee in the first round and Foskey in the second.
“You can never have enough D-end depth,” Jordan said. “I love that I have two rookie D-linemen in the locker room, for sure.”
Report from The Associated Press.
Cameron Jordan
New Orleans Saints
Get more from the National Football League Follow your favorites for information on games, news and more