Jordan was recognized for his contributions to the community since being drafted by New Orleans in 2011.
Early today, New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan received a very special honor from the New Orleans City Council as they officially declared May 8th as Cam Jordan Day.
Drafted in 2011, Jordan was honored for his outstanding contributions to the community throughout his 14-year career in New Orleans.
The event began with a procession by the Edna Karr high School Band, with Saints owner Gayle Benson, Saints PA announcer Mark Romig, Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Jordan’s family in attendance
Mrs. Benson welcomed Jordan and his family to the event and praised his unwavering efforts on and off the field. Mentioning that the Saints all-time sack leader has only missed two games during his career. She also recognized Jordan’s establishment of his foundation and his outstanding efforts on their off days by regularly contributing to the community as Jordan has made almost 300 school visits.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser commended Jordan’s achievements and call him a true Louisiana ambassador, not just a player but as a friend.
The band from @EdnaKarrHS showing @camjordan94 love on #CamJordanDay pic.twitter.com/xBVfaoPFkf
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 8, 2025
Jordan was then presented a plaque made Edna Karr’s High School’s art department as a thank you for his achievements and contributions to the youth community.
Jordan said, “My cup has been overflowed over.” Calling it an amazing feeling being drafted by the Saints, as well as having a dad who also played in the league and finding his wife, having and raising their 4 children in New Orleans. He continued by thanking Mrs. Benson, saying that she is a member of his family as well as the Saints organization for their unending support.
He also thanked his wife and children, calling New Orleans their home, and that he hopes to be here the next 1000 years.
Jordan said, “Being New Orleans, you catch the feeling, you catch the vibe and it’s so hard not to want to be a part of it. It’s so hard not to want to be in New Orleans, feel like a family because everything feels so familiar.