Saints veteran Cameron Jordan sends strong warning to the rest of the teams ahead of 2025 NFL season

The New Orleans Saints are a sleeping giant in the NFL, having not performed at their best in recent seasons. However, veteran Cameron Jordan knows that this year they have what it takes to make noise, and he warned their rivals about what’s coming starting in Week 1.

In a recent conversation with the press, the defensive end, who has worn the black and gold jersey since 2011, made it clear that if the roster stays healthy throughout the season, they will be serious title contenders.

“We’re gonna have to take over on the leadership side,” Jordan said on Good Morning Football. “I think we have a team where, when healthy, (we’re) top tier. Last year, (we) went 2-0, we saw a healthy Rashid Shaheed, we saw Chris Olave, a healthy offensive line. We saw a team that was determined, young guys coming off the edge, Chase Young, Carl Granderson. You had Bryan Bresee splashing this year. Then, after the two games, that was about the last time you saw us all healthy. Then, next thing you know, the injury bug happens.

“We were facing the next man up every week, including at our quarterback position, which is probably the most important position for our offense. Quarterback dishes the ball out. We’re inserting Spencer Rattler. We’re inserting Jake Haener, back to Spencer Rattler to Derek Carr. Give me a healthy Derek Carr, and I can tell you where a healthy Saints state of mind will be.“

Jordan’s goal for the upcoming season

While Cameron Jordan has confidence in his teammates’ talent to have a strong season under Kellen Moore as head coach, the goal is specifically focused on taking on a division rival: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“There’s a place where we can still be happy. Hype is Chicago, but we could be happy,” Jordan said. “Let’s be real. The Bucs have won the division the last three or four years. So until you knock off the king of the hill, that’s what you’re doing, you’re climbing a hill. But let’s just not say they’re running away with it. … They clearly won the NFC South last year, 10-7. The year before that, 9-8. The year before that, 8-9. Come on! It’s definitely attainable to go after.”

Additionally, while waiting to see what will ultimately happen with Derek Carr and his future with the franchise, the defensive end shared his opinions on the upcoming NFL Draft, set to take place on April 24.

“The Saints haven’t drafted a quarterback since Archie Manning in the first round,” Jordan said. “What ifs? I’m just looking at history, and what it doesn’t do is repeat on the Saints’ side for drafting first-round quarterbacks. I’ve seen it as well. Look at that, Shedeur Sanders. Look at that, Jaxson Dart. Look at that. We could possibly … I’ve done that for too long.”

The personal target

While Jordan knows he is nearing the final stages of his professional playing career, the DE made it clear what his next goal in the league is: “I’ve got a goal of mind. I’m at 121.5 sacks,“ Jordan said. “I feel like 125, it’s always felt good. Somewhere last year, I decided that’s it. Now that I’m just 3.5 away, I’ve got to go 130. You’re always looking for that next level.”