Cameron Jordan: Free agency can wait during family vacation to Japan

In the past few weeks of the NFL offseason, the New Orleans Saints have had some moves go in their favor, while others have left them reeling at certain positions. Losing Demario Davis and Alontae Taylor put them in a difficult spot initially, though the signing of Kaden Elliss relieved one of the two setbacks. Now, all eyes are on a potential third major loss for the defense, as Cameron Jordan remains a free agent into the middle of April -- at least for the time being.

Jordan, entering year 16 of an illustrious career with the Saints, is looking for what could be one last major payday in his career, posting a strong 10.5 sacks in 2025 and showcasing that he never lost his touch. For now, though, he is spending his time abroad, in a family vacation to Japan ahead of one of the most major decisions of his long NFL career. It isn't new for them. Jordan and his wife Nikki took their children to Spain for a couple of months back in 2023.

Needless we are in love with Tokyo’s fish markets we visited this am pic.twitter.com/t6Df6zc7uw

— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) April 14, 2026

But 👀Nobody’s playing rn. Lol. Draft weekend coming up. 👀👀 I love watching and commenting on the draft. Lol imma come back to America to watch it. Hosting a pickleball tourney next weekend. But for now 😁 I’m making sushi pic.twitter.com/yzkLQqT59X

— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) April 16, 2026

Viiibin in harajuku https://t.co/R5EvdoDTbOpic.twitter.com/RNezIxJb24

— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) April 13, 2026

Matcha everything over here #japanpic.twitter.com/VDp9Q14rYF

— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) April 11, 2026

👀 We chop, choppin over here pic.twitter.com/yCepXQ6YIg

— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) April 9, 2026

It would truly be a shame if Jordan were to leave New Orleans this late into a career that has kept him here for so long, especially when things are finally turning around for the franchise after a few tough years. It will be up to the front office to offer him what he is asking for if they wish to retain him, and with the defensive end position still in need of his services alongside Chase Young and Carl Granderson, he should still be looked at as a must-retain.

Odds are, he will wait until after the NFL Draft at this point to sign his deal, waiting to see how teams shape up prior to the 2026 season, giving him an opportunity to see how everything shakes out. With many mock drafts having the Saints select defensive end or edge, though, it could be a big logjam if that plays out as many anticipate it could.

This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Cameron Jordan: Saints free agency can wait during vacation to Japan