What happened: New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young expressed his desire to see veteran teammate Cameron Jordan return to the organization for the 2026 season. Jordan, an unrestricted free agent after 15 seasons in New Orleans, currently has a contract offer from the team but has yet to re-sign as he explores his options.
Why it matters: The potential return of Jordan is critical for a Saints defense that relied on his veteran leadership and resurgent 10.5-sack performance in 2025. Securing Jordan would solidify a pass-rushing unit headlined by Young, who recently signed a three-year extension to remain a cornerstone of the New Orleans defense.
By the numbers: Jordan recorded 10.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss in 2025, his highest sack total since 2022. Young, despite missing five games last season, tallied 10 sacks and 49 pressures, helping the Saints defense finish in the top 10 for pass-rush efficiency.
What to watch: With mandatory minicamp approaching next week, the Saints are hoping to reach a resolution with Jordan before the start of training camp in late July.