It’s very evident the New Orleans Saints will have to make some tough roster decisions this offseason due to their salary cap situation.
As of now, the Saints are projected to be $47 million over the salary cap for 2025. If they want to be cap compliant, they’ll have to restructure certain contracts and move on from unproductive players. Veterans like Derek Carr, Demario Davis, Taysom Hill, Tyrann Mathieu, Khalen Saunders and Jamaal Williams are bound to have discussions with the front office at some point over the next few weeks.
Though there are no guarantees at this time, Saints legend Cameron Jordan could also find himself on the chopping block.
NFL.com released a list of notable players who could get released this offseason. They mentioned Jordan as a possible cap casualty for the Saints.
As things currently stand, Jordan has a $20 million cap hit for the 2025 season. That’s not going to fly for a franchise that’s rebuilding.
Here’s what Matt Okada of NFL.com had to say:
Outside of a long snapper or two, no player under contract for 2025 has played more seasons on their current team than Cameron Jordan, who is headed for his 15th season in New Orleans. He’s a future Hall of Famer and arguably the current face of the franchise, so it sounds extreme to suggest he will be cut. But he also carries a $20.1 million cap hit, $11 million of which the Saints could translate into savings if they designated him as a post-June 1 release.
If he’s willing to reduce his pay to finish his career in the Bayou, maybe he remains on the roster, but otherwise, it might be time to sunset his tenure with the Saints.
Jordan’s current deal is set to expire after the 2025 season. That’s because he has a void year for 2026.
The Saints could, in theory, save $11 million in cap space by cutting Jordan with a post-June 1 designation.
Cutting Jordan wouldn’t sit well with the fans in New Orleans. He’s been the heart and soul of the defense since being drafted by the Saints in 2011.
In 226 career games, Jordan has racked up 716 tackles, 233 QB hits, 121.5 sacks and 15 forced fumbles. The eight-time Pro Bowler has put together a Hall of Fame résumé over the past 14 years.
Will Jordan finish out his career in New Orleans?
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