The Saints announced that defensive end Cameron Jordan will miss Sunday’s game with an eye injury, marking the first time Jordan has ever missed a game due to injury in his 12-year career.
The veteran has only missed one game since 2011, due to COVID-19 protocols last year. Therefore, he has played in 16 games in every season of his career.
Jordan got gauged in the eye during last week’s game vs. the Steelers, which caused his eye to swell shut for the rest of the day. On the season, Jordan has played in 10 games and has recorded 42 tackles and 5.5 sacks.
Coach Dennis Allen said he expects other players to “step up,” with second-year pass rusher Payton Turner expected to get an increase in snaps. Carl Granderson and Tanoh Kpassagnon may also be relied upon as pass rushers to replace Jordan.
New Orleans enters Week 11 at 3–7, but just two games behind the Buccaneers for first place in the NFC South. They will play another disappointing team, the 3–6 Rams, at home on Sunday afternoon.
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