What happened: Cam Jordan reflected on coming up in the 2011 NFL Draft class, telling a relaxed "We sorta lit" as he looked back on that group. The Saints selected him in the first round that year, and he has built his entire career in New Orleans since.

Why it matters: The 2011 class has become one of the more talked-about draft groups of its era, and Jordan's longevity is a throughline for it. As the Saints revisit that same 2011 first-round class, his place as a defensive anchor frames how New Orleans evaluates the front it built around him heading into the 2026 season.

What to watch: Watch how the Saints feature Jordan in their defensive plans for the upcoming 2026 campaign and whether his veteran role shifts as the team retools.