The players who just missed this year's #NFLTop100 list: 👇
110. Cam Jordan
109. C.J. Mosley
108. Bijan Robinson
107. Joe Flacco
106. T.J. Hockenson
105. Grady Jarrett
104. Matt Milano
103. Aaron Jones
102. Baker Mayfield
101. Joe Thuney pic.twitter.com/JriWXCOczG— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) July 29, 2024
For the first time since 2017, New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has missed out on the NFL Top 100 Players list, which has become a summer tradition since 2016. That was also the last time Jordan missed the Pro Bowl until 2023. It’s no coincidence the rankings and the years align.
Jordan had the worst year of his career since his rookie season. He hasn’t hit sack numbers, tackles for a loss, or total tackles this low since he entered the league in 2011. He did deal with an ankle injury, so this coming season will go a long way in deciding what may be the trajectory of Jordan’s career.
Despite these struggles, Jordan narrowly missed the Top 100 list. NFL Films released essentially an honorable mention list of the 10 players who make up 101-110. Jordan made that list.
Demario Davis will likely be the only Saints player on the list. There isn’t anyone on offense who was a viable candidate. Jordan and Tyrann Mathieu were the most likely players to make it next to Davis.
It’s surprising to see Mathieu snubbed like this, assuming he doesn’t make the top 30. He is still playing at a high level and truly settled in as a leader for the Saints. Outside of the intangibles, Mathieu has amassed seven interceptions over the last two seasons. He also returned one of his four picks for a touchdown in 2024. If he isn’t on the list, it’s even more surprising to see him not be an honorable mention.
