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 14 years in the NFL, Jordan has made 226 appearances combining for 716 total tackles, of which 462 were solo as of the end of the 2024 season. He was also named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team and 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 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 games from 2007 to 2010. In his college career, Jordan combined 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 signed a one-year restructure contract worth $6.05 million with the New Orleans Saints on March 17, 2025, according to Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $6,050,000 | $4,845,000 | $6,050,000 | $6,050,000 | $6,050,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Restructure Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $1,255,000 | $959,000 | $7,561,000 | $9,775,000 | $28,535,000 | $6,050,000 |
| 2026 | $959,000 | $7,561,000 | $18,760,000 | $18,760,000 | ||
| 2027 | $959,000 | $5,005,000 | $5,964,000 | |||
| 2028 | $959,000 | $2,358,000 | $3,317,000 | |||
| 2029 | $959,000 | $959,000 |
What are the terms of Cameron Jordan's contract?
Jordan’s deal included a $4.84 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $6.05 million at the time of signing (via Spotrac).
Cameron Jordan Salary
In 2025, Jordan’s base salary will be $1.25 million. The contract amounts for 2025 to carry a cap hit of $9.77 million and a dead cap value of $28.5 million. As per Cameron Jordan’s current contract terms, he has an average annual salary of $6.05 million (via Spotrac).
How much does Cameron Jordan make per minute?
If Darius Slay's contract worth $6.05 million over 1 year is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Jordan makes around $11.5 per minute.
How much of Cameron Jordan’s Contract is guaranteed?
Cameron Jordan’s deal guarantees him the full $6.05 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Cameron Jordan's Career Earnings
As of April 2025, Cameron Jordan has amassed $138 million in his career, per Spotrac.
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 $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.
2023-2025 (New Orleans Saints)
Cameron Jordan signed a two-year extension with the Saints in 2023 worth $27.9 million. This contract guaranteed Jordan a total of $28.4 million.
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FAQ's On Cameron Jordan
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.
