Tristan Wirfs Claps Back After Cam Jordan’s Latest Jab: “Rent Free”
Cam Jordan has never been shy when it comes to poking at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but his latest comments about All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs might’ve crossed into new territory - even by his standards.
Jordan, the longtime New Orleans Saints defensive end, has a history of downplaying the Bucs-Saints rivalry while still managing to throw shade Tampa’s way. Case in point: after Tom Brady’s retirement, Jordan famously predicted that the Bucs would “return to where Tampa Bay has been,” implying a fall back into irrelevance.
But it’s been the Saints, not the Bucs, who’ve struggled since Brady and Drew Brees exited the stage. While Tampa Bay has made the playoffs in three of the last four seasons post-Brady, New Orleans hasn’t sniffed the postseason since Brees retired after the 2020 campaign.
And yes - the Bucs remember.
After Tampa Bay’s 23-3 win over the Saints during the 2025 season, Bucs GM Jason Licht posted Jordan’s old quote on social media, a subtle but pointed reminder that the scoreboard - and the standings - don’t lie.
But Jordan wasn’t done.
Cam vs. Wirfs: A New Chapter
On a recent episode of the Why is Draymond Green Talking About Football podcast with Jordan Schultz, the Saints veteran took a swipe at Wirfs during a discussion about athletic offensive linemen.
“The offensive linemen they say are athletic… no they’re not,” Jordan said. And when Schultz pointed to Wirfs as a counterexample, Jordan doubled down: “He’s fat as hell. Shoutout to Tristan Wirfs for being a hell of an offensive tackle.”
Now, Jordan tried to soften the blow with that “shoutout,” but the comment raised eyebrows - especially considering Wirfs’ well-documented athleticism.
Let’s talk facts. Wirfs is one of the most freakishly athletic offensive linemen the league has seen in years.
Back in the 2020 NFL Combine, he ran a blazing 4.85-second 40-yard dash - the fastest among offensive linemen that year - and posted a 36.5-inch vertical jump, setting a modern record for the position. His broad jump?
Tied the all-time mark for offensive linemen. And just for context: Wirfs did all that at 322 pounds, nearly 30 pounds heavier than Jordan - whose own 40 time at his combine was 4.78 seconds.
And if that wasn’t enough, Wirfs once went viral for literally jumping out of a swimming pool. At 322 pounds. That’s not just athletic - that’s superhero-level stuff.
Oh, and let’s not forget: Wirfs was a state champion wrestler in Iowa and a multi-time state champion in both discus and shot put. The man’s athletic résumé speaks for itself.
Wirfs Responds: “Rent Free”
Wirfs didn’t need a long-winded response. He let his play - and a perfectly timed tweet - do the talking. Just two words: “Rent free,” accompanied by a meme of himself living inside Jordan’s head.
It was the kind of clapback that hits because it’s true. Since entering the league in 2020, Wirfs has consistently shut down Jordan in their head-to-head matchups.
Jordan hasn’t recorded a sack against the Bucs since 2021, and Wirfs has allowed just one sack total in those matchups over six seasons. That’s not just dominance - that’s ownership.
What’s Next?
Jordan is set to become a free agent this offseason, though he’s made it clear he wants to return to New Orleans - the only team he’s played for in his NFL career. If the Saints bring him back, we’ll get at least two more rounds of Wirfs vs. Jordan next season.
And you can bet Wirfs will be ready. Not just because of the comments, but because that’s who he is - a technician with elite athleticism and a chip on his shoulder that just got a little bigger.
Cam Jordan may have tried to land a verbal jab, but Tristan Wirfs keeps winning the matchup where it counts: between the lines.