The New Orleans Saints are still searching for their next real identity, but Justin Reid didn’t hesitate when asked who sets the tone inside the building. For him, the answer starts with Cameron Jordan.
Reid made that point on SiriusXM NFL Radio, tying Jordan’s presence to the kind of leadership New Orleans has long associated with Drew Brees. The Saints safety said, "When you think New Orleans Saints, to me, the first person that comes to mind is probably Drew Brees, and then the second person that comes to mind is Cam Jordan...
Having a Hall of Fame guy in the locker room that guys can bounce questions off of, they know what it looks like. 'Hey, if I want to play this long, it looks like Cam Jordan.
Do what he does,"
That kind of standing didn’t happen by accident. Jordan is entering his 16th season with the Saints in 2026, which means he’ll have spent more years in New Orleans than Brees did.
For a team under Kellen Moore heading into his second year after a six-win 2025 season, that matters. The Saints still have plenty to figure out, and Reid’s message was clear: if they’re going to take a step, Jordan is the one helping show the way.
Jordan’s résumé already tells the story. He has eight Pro Bowl selections, one All-Pro honor, and a spot on the Hall of Fame All-2010s Team.
He also owns the franchise record with 132 sacks. The only major boxes left unchecked are NFL Defensive Player of the Year and a Super Bowl.
If Reid’s read on the locker room is right, that kind of example could give New Orleans a real edge in the NFC South. And for Jordan, it adds one more layer to a career that has already defined an era in Saints history.
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