Cameron Jordan

New Orleans Saints, Defensive End
Age: 36y-7m-27d (Jul 10, 1989)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: US
College: California
Drafted: Round 1 (#24 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Doug Hendrickson (Wasserman)
2026 Cap Hit

$18,760,000

2026 Cash

$0

Career Earnings

$146,423,840

2025-2025 renegotiation

Cameron Jordan signed a 1 year, $6,050,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $4,845,000 signing bonus, $6,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,050,000. In 2026, Jordan will earn, while carrying a cap hit of $18,760,000 and a dead cap value of $18,760,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,050,000
Average Salary:
$6,050,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,845,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,050,000
Total GTD:
$6,050,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2025 36 $9,778,150 3.50% $8,403,150 $8,403,150 $28,538,150
2026 37
Void
UFA
 $18,760,000 6.18% - $8,403,150 $18,760,000
2027
Void
 $5,964,000 1.87% - $8,403,150 -
2028
Void
 $3,317,000 0.99% - $8,403,150 -
2029
Void
 $959,000 0.26% - $8,403,150 -
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Restructure Proration Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2025 36 $1,255,000 $959,000 $7,561,000 $3,150 $9,778,150 3.50% $28,538,150
2026 37
Void
UFA
 - $959,000 $7,561,000 - $18,760,000 6.18% $18,760,000
2027
Void
 - $959,000 $5,005,000 - $5,964,000 1.87% -
2028
Void
 - $959,000 $2,358,000 - $3,317,000 0.99% -
2029
Void
 - $959,000 - - $959,000 0.26% -
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2025 36 $1,255,000 $4,795,000 $3,150 $8,403,150 $8,403,150 $8,403,150
2026 37
Void
 - - - - $8,403,150 -
2027 38
Void
 - - - - $8,403,150 -
2028 39
Void
 - - - - $8,403,150 -
2029 40
Void
 - - - - $8,403,150 -
Contract Notes

  • Sacks Incentives (cumulative)
    5: $300,000
    6: $300,000
    7: $400,000
    8: $400,000
    9: $600,000
  • Playing Time Incentives (cumulative)
    50%: $350,000
    55%: $550,000
    60%: $550,000
    65%: $550,000

Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2025 Extension

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $27,917,647
Average Salary:
$13,958,824
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$28,482,647
Total GTD:
$28,482,647
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2019-2023 Extension

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $52,500,000
Average Salary:
$17,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$15,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$27,435,000
Total GTD:
$42,035,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2015-2020 Rookie Extension

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $55,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$16,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$22,969,000
Total GTD:
$33,469,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2011-2015 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $7,731,400
Average Salary:
$1,932,850
Signing Bonus:
$4,122,836
GTD at Sign:
$6,302,118
Total GTD:
$6,302,118
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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Seasons

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$146,423,840

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 22
Active
$4,497,836
$4,497,836
2012 23
Active
$726,427
$5,224,263
2013 24
Active
$1,077,855
$6,302,118
2014 25
Active
$1,429,282
$7,731,400
2015 26
Active
$17,001,067
$24,732,467
2016 27
Active
$9,600,000
$34,332,467
2017 28
Active
$7,100,000
$41,432,467
2018 29
Active
$9,550,000
$50,982,467
2019 30
Active
$17,000,000
$67,982,467
2020 31
Active
$11,850,000
$79,832,467
2021 32
Active
$13,900,000
$93,732,467
2022 33
Active
$14,470,576
$108,203,043
2023 34
Active
$16,817,647
$125,020,690
2024 35
Active
$13,000,000
$138,020,690
2025 36
Active
$8,403,150
$146,423,840
Total      
$146,423,840
$146,423,840
Total
$146,423,840

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
15 $30,002,564 $40,417,836 $3,588,223 $68,765,000 $768,150 $2,382,067 $146,423,840
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
22
$375,000
$4,122,836
$4,497,836
$4,497,836
2012
23
$726,427
$726,427
$5,224,263
2013
24
$1,077,855
$1,077,855
$6,302,118
2014
25
$1,429,282
$1,429,282
$7,731,400
2015
26
$969,000
$16,000,000
$32,067
$17,001,067
$24,732,467
2016
27
$765,000
$8,735,000
$100,000
$9,600,000
$34,332,467
2017
28
$7,000,000
$100,000
$7,100,000
$41,432,467
2018
29
$8,650,000
$800,000
$100,000
$9,550,000
$50,982,467
2019
30
$935,000
$15,500,000
$500,000
$65,000
$17,000,000
$67,982,467
2020
31
$2,250,000
$9,500,000
$100,000
$11,850,000
$79,832,467
2021
32
$1,075,000
$12,725,000
$100,000
$13,900,000
$93,732,467
2022
33
$1,120,000
$12,780,000
$470,576
$100,000
$14,470,576
$108,203,043
2023
34
$1,165,000
$13,235,000
$1,817,647
$100,000
$16,817,647
$125,020,690
2024
35
$1,210,000
$11,790,000
$13,000,000
$138,020,690
2025
36
$1,255,000
$4,795,000
$3,150
$2,350,000
$8,403,150
$146,423,840
Total
$30,002,564
$40,417,836
$68,765,000
$3,588,223
$768,150
$2,382,067
$146,423,840
$146,423,840
Total
$30,002,564
$40,417,836
$68,765,000
$3,588,223
$768,150
$2,382,067
$146,423,840

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
15 $30,002,564 $40,417,836 $3,588,223 $68,765,000 $768,150 $2,382,067 $146,423,840

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 NO 14 - 14 COVID-19
  • Mar 17, 2025 Signed a 1 year $6.05 million restructured contract with New Orleans (NO), creating $10.276M of cap
  • Feb 29, 2024 Converted $11.79M of 2024 compensation into signing bonus, clearing $9.43M of cap with New Orleans (NO)
  • Aug 04, 2023 Signed a 2 year $27.9M contract extension with New Orleans (NO), fully guaranteed
  • Mar 13, 2023 Converted $12.2M of 2023 salary plus a $1M roster bonus into signing bonus, adding 1 void year, clearing $10M of cap with New Orleans (NO)
  • Dec 09, 2022 Fined $50,000 Faking an injury against Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 10, 2022 Restructured his contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Mar 06, 2021 Converted $12.725M of 2021 salary/bonus into signing bonus, clearing $9.54M of space with New Orleans (NO)
  • Dec 25, 2020 Fined $10,500 Throwing a punch against Kansas City (KC)
  • Sep 25, 2020 Fined $12,500 Horse Collar tackle against Josh Jacobs (LV)
  • Sep 18, 2020 Fined $12,500 Fighting against Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 29, 2019 Fined $38,602 Roughing the Passer against Kyle Allen (CAR)
  • Jun 11, 2019 Signed a 3 year $52.5 million contract extension with New Orleans (NO)
  • Oct 20, 2017 Fined $12,154 Excessive Celebration (dunking ball) against Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 29, 2016 Converted $2.73 million of his 2016 salary into bonus, clearing $2.256 million for New Orleans (NO)
  • Feb 17, 2016 Converted his $6M roster bonus to signing bonus, clearing $4.8M in 2016 cap space with New Orleans (NO)
  • Jun 02, 2015 Signed a 5 year $55 million extension with New Orleans (NO)
  • Apr 21, 2014 New Orleans (NO) exercised a $6.969 million option for 2015
  • Nov 29, 2013 Fined $10,000 Roughing the Passer against Matt Ryan (ATL)
  • Jul 29, 2011 Signed a 4 year $7.73 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Apr 28, 2011 Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 1 (#24 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 09, 2022 Faking an injury against Tampa Bay (TB) $50,000
Dec 25, 2020 Throwing a punch against Kansas City (KC) $10,500
Sep 25, 2020 Horse Collar tackle against Josh Jacobs (LV) $12,500
Sep 18, 2020 Fighting against Tampa Bay (TB) $12,500
Nov 29, 2019 Roughing the Passer against Kyle Allen (CAR) $38,602
Oct 20, 2017 Excessive Celebration (dunking ball) against Detroit (DET) $12,154
Nov 29, 2013 Roughing the Passer against Matt Ryan (ATL) $10,000
Fines: 7 $146,256
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 NO 17 17 590 52.49 11 47 32 15 2 0
2024 NO 17 17 565 51.98 4 34 18 16 0 1
2023 NO 17 17 771 73.36 2 43 20 23 0 0
2022 NO 16 16 790 75.24 9 66 40 26 1 0
2021 NO 16 16 830 76.15 13 59 38 21 2 0
2020 NO 16 16 816 75.84 8 51 34 17 1 0
2019 NO 16 16 894 82.50 16 53 37 16 0 0
2018 NO 16 16 883 87.30 12 49 36 13 1 0
2017 NO 16 16 990 93.40 13 62 48 14 1 1
2016 NO 16 16 965 91.80 8 58 40 18 1 0
2015 NO 16 16 981 92.20 10 45 32 13 1 0
2014 NO 16 16 999 93.40 8 50 31 19 0 1
2013 NO 16 16 896 92.20 13 46 28 18 2
2012 NO 16 16 1,038 91.30 8 67 41 26 3
2011 NO 16 15 0.00 1 31 18 13

Calculated Market Value

$6.8M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $6,760,982
  • Avg. Salary: $6,760,982
  • NFL Rank: 334

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $6,050,000
  • NFL Rank: 349

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Cameron Jordan to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Anthony Nelson 2 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 28
Larry Ogunjobi 1 $6,696,735 $6,696,735 30
Tyquan Lewis 2 $12,000,000 $6,000,000 29
Jihad Ward 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000 31
Averages 2 $7,525,434 $4,775,434 29.5

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Jordan's current age (36), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $10,420,348 $5,210,174

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Jordan statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Sacks/Gm Stops/Gm QB Hurries/Gm Rating
Anthony Nelson
2023-2024
 97.06 43.24 1.33 0.21 0.79 0.88 58.05
Larry Ogunjobi
2023-2024
 94.12 55.83 1.16 0.14 1.22 1.09 54.30
Tyquan Lewis
2022-2023
 70.59 45.15 1.08 0.21 1.12 1.83 65.00
Jihad Ward
2023-2024
 100.00 46.53 0.62 0.18 0.59 0.79 46.95
Average 90.44 47.69 1.05 0.19 0.93 1.15 56.08
Cameron Jordan
2024-2025
 100.00 52.21 1.47 0.43 1.59 1.24 66.70
Pct Change 10.57 9.48 40.00 126.32 70.97 7.83 18.94
Median Prime % Change 18.94%
Average Prime % Change 40.59%

Calculated Market Value: Cameron Jordan

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
1 years, $6,760,982 $6,760,982
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