The New Orleans Saints are sitting at 2-5, and that record has them staring at two very different paths as they head into their next game against the Cleveland Browns. One road points toward a real NFC South push. The other looks much more like a reset aimed at the 2027 season.
That tension is exactly why trade chatter around Cameron Jordan keeps hanging around. With recent staff changes, Saints owner Gayle Benson appears to want to win now, but one of the more persistent rumors floating around involves the veteran defensive lineman potentially landing in Dallas.
Mike Moraitis of Dallas Cowboys on SI raised the possibility that the Cowboys could have interest in Jordan, and he made the case that Dallas would need to be careful before giving up more draft capital for an edge rusher.
“If the Cowboys are going to trade for an edge rusher and cut their draft stockpile down even more, they need to add a locked-in difference-maker at the position.
While Jordan was once that guy, he hasn’t looked like it this year. The Saints edge rusher has yet to tally a sack over the six games he’s played in and is far from a guarantee to pan out. Jordan did post 10.5 sacks last season, but pointing at past stats was what made us believe Miller could make an impact, yet here we are.
Jordan is going to cost a draft pick, and while it might not be more than a Day 3 pick, that still isn’t worth it. The 37-year-old will be a free agent in 2027, so the Cowboys may be giving up up yet another draft pick for a rental that may provide nothing.
Even if he can get his season on track in Dallas, it’s doubtful Jordan can make enough of a dent to save this defense, which needs a much bigger jolt than Jordan will be able to provide.”
Jordan may not be the same player he once was, but there’s still a case for a team like Dallas wanting that kind of veteran presence and playmaking ability. The bigger question is how much he would actually move the needle for a defense that needs more than a single addition.
For New Orleans, the timing matters too. A deal like that might make more sense after the Week 9 matchup with the Browns. The Saints are still alive in a wide-open NFC South, and Tyler Shough gives them a quarterback who could spark a run if he gets the chance.
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