Drew Brees and Cameron Jordan tied on Sunday for the New Orleans Saints’ record with 228 regular-season games. The defensive end matched the longtime franchise quarterback, placing two eras of Saints football side by side. 

Drew Brees shared the milestone on his social media page with appreciation towards Jordan, saying,

“Go Get it Cam!!!”

It was a true display of Camaraderie from the seasoned veteran. Brees, who set the benchmark with 228 games from 2006 to 2020, built his record by leading New Orleans to its first Super Bowl title and rewriting the NFL’s passing books. Jordan’s achievement adds a defensive counterweight to that offensive legacy. Both represent durability, leadership, and loyalty to one franchise. 

Drew Brees led the Saints to nine playoffs, seven division titles, three NFC championships, and a Super Bowl XLIV win. He earned 12 Pro Bowl honors with the Saints, also the most in franchise history. The veteran ranks second all-time with 80,358 passing yards, 571 touchdowns, 7,142 completions, and a 67.7% completion rate.

On a recent podcast with former Saints tackle Terron Armstead, Jordan admitted his frustrations nearly boiled over last season. He was officially fed up with the Saints’ performances.

“There was a game last year that I walked off into this tunnel. I made a phone call, then the next day we released probably the worst D-line coach I ever had,” Jordan said.

Cam Jordan’s career has been defined by durability and dominance.

He was drafted in 2011 and became the Saints’ all-time sack leader with 123. Along the way, he earned eight Pro Bowls, anchored a top-five defense with a 15.5-sack season in 2019, endured the 7-9 slumps, carried shaky units, even played through an orbital bone injury that ended his 172-game streak, and now, tied with Drew Brees for most games played in franchise history.

He stands one snap away from being the Saints’ most enduring player. But he will relish every second of being named in the same conversations as the legend Drew Brees, even if the team couldn’t get over the line in Week 2.

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In a narrow 26-21 home loss to San Francisco 49ers, the Saints dropped to 0-2. Jordan logged another solid outing. He pressured the quarterback, boosting the Saints’ pass rush alongside Carl Granderson and Chris Rumph II. Though Jordan did not produce headline sack numbers this game, analysts noted he “looked rejuvenated” in his 15th season.

Spencer Rattler threw three touchdowns but also lost a fumble. The offense gained 307 total yards; Alvin Kamara rushed for 99 yards. Key moments went against the Saints: a missed conversion on fourth-and-2 with under three minutes remaining sealed their fate. On their first drive, the Saints reached scoring range, but Blake Grupe missed a 40-yard field goal.

Kellen Moore postgame said,

“We have to grow from this. We have to get better. There is a lot of football ahead of us. We need to take the next steps.”

The Saints head to Seattle with a defense still lagging behind the Seahawks’, missing star safety Julian Blackmon on IR despite Cam Jordan’s edge presence and improved linebacker play.

Offensively, they’ve traded for WR Ja’Lynn Polk, also on IR with a shoulder injury after flashing with 12 catches, 87 yards, and two TDs in 15 games for New England Patriots. It’s their second receiver move in a month, but the real keys remain fixing third downs, cutting penalties, and leaning on veterans like Jordan to steady the defense.