Top Free Agent Edge Rusher Signals Openness to Leaving Saints

Cameron Jordan's comments should excite the Commanders, Eagles, Packers, and Lions as they seek edge rush help.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:18pm

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In a surprising turn, top free agent edge rusher Cameron Jordan has indicated he is not a lock to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints, where he has spent his entire career. The 8-time Pro Bowler, who had a resurgent 10.5 sack season at age 36 in 2025, said "if the cents doesn't make sense, we gotta find our own path." This opens the door for teams like the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Lions, all of whom are in need of edge rush help, to potentially sign the veteran defensive end.

Why it matters

Jordan is one of the few remaining top-tier edge rushers available in free agency, so his openness to leaving the Saints is significant news for the Commanders, Eagles, Packers and Lions, who have all lost key edge rushers this offseason and are seeking to bolster that position group.

The details

The Commanders have signed Odafe Oweh but still need more help at edge rusher with Von Miller still unsigned. The Eagles, Packers and Lions have yet to make any additions at the position, and have all lost key edge rushers - the Eagles lost Jaelan Phillips, the Packers traded away Rashan Gary, and the Lions lost Al-Quadin Muhammad. Jordan, an 8-time Pro Bowler, had 10.5 sacks at age 36 in 2025, showing he still has plenty left in the tank.

  • Jordan made his comments about his free agency plans on The Set Show with Terron Armstead on March 17, 2026.

The players

Cameron Jordan

An 8-time Pro Bowl edge rusher who has spent his entire career with the New Orleans Saints. He had a resurgent 10.5 sack season in 2025 at age 36 and is now the top edge rusher available in free agency.

Odafe Oweh

A defensive end signed by the Washington Commanders in free agency to help bolster their edge rush.

Von Miller

A veteran edge rusher who remains unsigned in free agency, leaving the Commanders in need of more help at the position.

Jaelan Phillips

An edge rusher who the Philadelphia Eagles lost in free agency.

Rashan Gary

An edge rusher traded away by the Green Bay Packers, leaving them in need of help at the position.

Al-Quadin Muhammad

An edge rusher lost by the Detroit Lions in free agency.

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What they’re saying

“You see guys my age re-sign with a team because that's the only team they've ever been with, and you're like, 'Hell yeah, we love that,' but that's to his situation. That may not be to my situation.”

— Cameron Jordan

“As much as I be like 'Hell yeah, I want them to love me as much as I love them.' Sometimes the business side of that makes you feel emotional. You gotta be able to take your emotions out of it. Of course, I'd love to be in New Orleans. At the same time, if the cents doesn't make sense, we gotta find our own path.”

— Cameron Jordan

What’s next

Jordan's free agency status will be closely monitored as the Commanders, Eagles, Packers and Lions all look to add edge rush help ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Jordan's surprising openness to leaving the Saints after spending his entire career there provides a glimmer of hope for the Commanders, Eagles, Packers and Lions, all of whom are in desperate need of edge rush help this offseason. His veteran presence and continued production could be a game-changer for whichever team is able to sign him.