Eight-time Pro Bowler defensive end Cameron Tyler Jordan was drafted in the first round (24th pick) in the 2011 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. In his rookie year with the Saints, he appeared in 16 games combining for 31 tackles. In his 13 years in the NFL, Jordan has made 209 appearances combining for 682 total and 444 solo tackles as of the end of the 2023 season. He was also named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team as he was a first-team All-Pro in 2017.
Growing up in Arizona, Jordan attended Chandler High School. Rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals, he earned the All-State honours in his senior year. Jordan also lettered in track and field. He committed to the University of California at Berkeley. Jordan appeared in 50 of the 51 possible games from 2007 to 2010. Jordan, in his college career, finished combining for 175 tackles and 16.5 sacks. He also made it to the First team All-PAC-10 in his senior year.
Cameron Jordan Contract Breakdown
Cameron Jordan and the New Orleans Saints signed a two-year deal worth $27.9 million in 2023 as per Spotrac. This contract guarantees Jordan $28.4 million as he doesn’t receive any signing bonus in the deal.
Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign |
2yr(s)/$27,917,647 | N/A | $13,958,824 | $28,482,647 |
YEAR | AGE | STATUS | CAP HIT ANNUAL | CASH ANNUAL | CASH CUMULATIVE | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
2023 | 34 | $16,937,473 | $16,817,647 | $16,817,647 | $65,304,147 | |
2024 | 35 | $13,852,250 | $13,000,000 | $29,817,647 | $37,837,250 | |
2025 | 36 | $20,061,000 | $12,500,000 | $42,317,647 | $23,985,000 | |
2026 | 37 | VOID UFA | $14,924,000 | - | - | $14,924,000 |
2027 | VOID | $5,005,000 | - | - | - | |
2028 | VOID |
Cameron Jordan Salary
Cameron Jordan will receive an average annual salary of $13.9 million over two years of his contract with the Saints as per Spotrac. For the 2024 season, he will receive a base salary of $1,210,000.
How much does Cameron Jordan make per minute?
Cameron Jordan will make around $26.5 per minute during his two-year tenure with the New Orleans Saints.
How much of Cameron Jordan's contract is guaranteed?
Cameron Jordan is guaranteed $28.4 million of his contract with the New Orleans Saints signed in 2023 as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Cameron Jordan contract?
Cameron Jordan gets a roster bonus of $1.8 million in 2023 followed by a $6.7 million roster bonus in 2024. Jordan also received a per-game active bonus of $29k in the 2023 season. He will carry a cap hit value of $13.8 million and a dead cap value of $37.8 million.
Cameron Jordan Career Earnings
Cameron Jordan in over a decade in the NFL has made a total earning of $125 million as of September 2024 according to Spotrac. His highest earning seasons were 2015 and 2019 where he earned around $17 million. He has an average earnings of $9.6 million per season over 13 years in the league.
Cameron Jordan Contract History
2011-2015 (New Orleans Saints)
Cameron Jordan and the Saints signed a deal worth $7.7 million spread over four years as his rookie deal. This included a signing bonus of $4.1 million along with $6.3 million of the contract guaranteed.
2015-2020 (New Orleans Saints)
The New Orleans Saints decided to extend Cameron Johnson’s contract for five years in 2015. This contract was worth $55 million including a $16 million bonus. Johnson received an average salary of $11 million as the $33.4 million of the contract was guaranteed.
2019-2023 (New Orleans Saints)
Cameron Jordan signed a three-year extension with the Saints in 2019. This extension contract included a total worth of $52.5 million including a $15.5 million signing bonus. This contract guaranteed Jordan a total of $42 million for three years.
FAQ's On Cameron Jordan Contract
A. Cameron Jordan will receive an average annual salary of $13.9 million with the New Orleans Saints as per Spotrac.
A. Cameron Jordan was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
A. Cameron Jordan was born in Chandler, Arizona on July 10, 1989.
A. Cameron Jordan is 6ft 4in (1.93 m) tall.