Cam Jordan to Play 250th Saints Game Sunday
The Saints defensive end will reach the milestone in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns, joining an elite group of defensive players.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan will play his 250th game with the team when the Saints host the Cleveland Browns in Week 9 on Sunday. Jordan will become the third defensive player in NFL history to play 250 or more games with one team.
Why it matters
The milestone places Jordan among a small group of long-tenured defensive players and underscores his longevity with a single franchise. It also recognizes a career built on eight Pro Bowl selections and 132.0 sacks.
Jordan has 132.0 career sacks and ranks 22nd on the all-time sacks list, with eight Pro Bowl selections. Jim Marshall played 270 games for Minnesota and Darrell Green played 295 for Washington, the two players ahead of Jordan in the single-team games list.
The players
Cam Jordan
Cam Jordan is a New Orleans Saints defensive end and eight-time Pro Bowler who was drafted in the first round in 2011.
Darrell Green
Darrell Green played 295 games for the Washington football team from 1983 through 2002 and is ahead of Jordan on the single-team games list.
Jim Marshall
Jim Marshall played 270 games for the Minnesota Vikings from 1961 through 1979.
The details
Jordan, a first-round pick in 2011, will play the 250th game of his career in Week 9 when the Saints host the Browns. His father, Steve Jordan, played 176 games from 1982 through 1994.
Timeline
2011: Cam Jordan was drafted in the first round.
Sunday, Week 9: The Saints host the Browns and Jordan plays his 250th game.
Season Trajectory
Jordan's 250th game places him third among defensive players in NFL history with one team, behind Darrell Green and Jim Marshall. The milestone highlights the rarity of sustained single-franchise careers on the defensive side of the ball.
Jordan's 250th game gives Saints fans a chance to see a long-tenured defensive lineman reach a franchise milestone at home. The game also marks a point for his fantasy and contract value, given his 132.0 career sacks.
The takeaway
Longevity at a single franchise is uncommon among NFL defenders, and Jordan's 250th game reflects a career sustained with one team. Readers tracking defensive careers can use the Week 9 matchup as a marker of that durability.
What happens next
Jordan is scheduled to play his 250th game when the Saints host the Cleveland Browns in Week 9 on Sunday.
Further reading
For more on the team, see Football coverage of the New Orleans Saints.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Sports.
