Cam Jordan's wife referenced Tom Brady in reaction to contract extension

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan. Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Saints Pro Bowl DE's wife referenced Tom Brady in reaction to contract extension

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 8/4/23

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan inked a two-year, $27.5M contract extension with the only NFL team he's known on Friday.

When Jordan told his wife about the upcoming decision, she referenced twice-retired NFL legend Tom Brady.

Cam Jordan said he asked his wife Nikki if she had any pushback about this new extension and said "Don't Tom Brady me." His wife is in attendance shaking her head at this comment.
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) August 4, 2023

Brady, of course, played 22 seasons from 2000-2021, before retiring from the league on February 1, 2022. "TB12" then un-retired less than six weeks later and played his age-45 campaign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and announced his second retirement on the one-year anniversary of his first big decision.

Brady's final year in the NFL was a difficult one off the field, as he and Giselle Bundchen announced their divorce in October after 13 years of marriage.

Jordan is one of the best defensive players in Saints history, as he holds the franchise record for quarterback hits (219) and tackles for loss (150) and is second in career sacks (115.5). The eight-time Pro Bowler also ranks fourth all-time in New Orleans history in passes defended (58) and is tied for sixth in forced fumbles (15).

A host of Jordan's family members joined him for the big day on Friday and while his wife apparently reacted with the Brady quip, she also sounded committed to keeping the family in the Big Easy.

Cam Jordan's wife, father and four kids are here at his press conference.
— Luke Johnson (@ByLukeJohnson) August 4, 2023

Cam Jordan asked his wife Nikki about what she thought of the contract extension and staying in Nola. She replied that the family is staying here "until the wheels fall off"
— Luke Johnson (@ByLukeJohnson) August 4, 2023

Appreciate everyone and to anyone I didn’t include in thanking for this opportunity. Including the entirety of Saints media and the elite Saintsnation fans Thank you for being the best fan base in the world. Now Let’s earn this season and beyond. pic.twitter.com/EoKxj9Je1C
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) August 4, 2023

Jordan is "only" entering his 13th pro season this fall, so he's got a long way to catch Brady. It doesn't sound like he's planning on playing into his 40s like the former quarterback.