On the verge of free agency, it’s clear that the Washington Commanders will be extremely active. Washington has over $80 million in cap space, among the most in the NFL, and needs everywhere. The Commanders‘ most pronounced need is an edge rusher — or two.

Washington expects to be involved with several of the top names available. The Commanders prefer signing a younger edge coming off their first contract, but there are exceptions. They could target a younger edge rusher, like Arnold Ebiketie, and add a veteran on a short-term deal? Future Hall of Famer Von Miller led the Commanders with nine sacks last season and wants to return. He’s a free agent and will soon be 37. However, he proved he could still make an impact and he won’t break the bank.

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What if another soon-to-be-37-year-old future Hall of Famer is an option?

The New Orleans Saints appear to be moving on from franchise legend Cameron Jordan. It’s not like the Saints don’t want Jordan back, but after recording 10.5 sacks in 2025, he is not taking a hometown discount to finish his career in New Orleans.

“The Saints have done nothing but show that they want me to be here. Now, at what price? Some would say half off this last year,” Jordan said in January, via ESPN’s Katherine Terrell. “Can’t do that again.”

The NFL’s legal negotiating window opens on Monday, and if the Saints can’t agree to a new deal with Jordan by then, he’s free to negotiate with other teams. Jordan’s 132 career sacks are a franchise record and the second most in the NFL for a current player behind only Miller.

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Jordan has a remarkable track record, having missed only two games in 15 NFL seasons. His 10.5 sacks last season were the most he’d had in a single season since 2021 (12.5). Jordan is an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team. He’s also not a one-trick pony. Jordan remains a solid run defender, too.

How much is that worth to other teams? Jordan will have a strong market if he’s free. He will likely receive short-term deals due to his age, but he should have no problem landing at least $10 million in 2026. Certain teams make more sense for Jordan. The Broncos, where his old coach Sean Payton is, and the Bears, where another former head coach and defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen, is. The Bears have a much stronger need for an edge rusher than the Broncos.

Jordan could help multiple teams in 2026.

As for the Commanders, Jordan would be a culture fit, which is important to GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. In an offseason where Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz and Miller are expected to depart, Jordan would be an ideal fit. On the field, he remains highly productive. Pairing Jordan with a young edge rusher could be a smart decision for Washington if it fails to land one of the pass rushers on the market.

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Most fans will say, “Not another older player, please.” Every player you sign can’t be 26. You need veteran players. The key for Washington is not building the team around them. Jordan would be a terrific short-term addition.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: A future Hall of Famer could help the pass rush