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Axios
09-05-2025
- General
- Axios
The joy, the grief and the grind: A day in New Orleans
Thursday was a reminder to me of what it means to live in New Orleans: the highs, the lows and the daily grind. Why it matters: It's not easy living here, but there are many reasons we call it home. The big picture: I kicked off the morning at City Hall as Councilman Freddie King III declared it Cam Jordan Day. The festivities captured the joy we know and love, with music, dancing, costumes and high-fiving. Even Saints owner Gayle Benson got in on the fun, cracking a joke about Jordan's stellar stats against the Falcons. Yes, but: Benson then rushed over in her red-soled Louboutins to Gallier Hall where the New Orleans Police Department was honoring officers who responded to the New Year's Day terrorist attack. Talk about a vibe shift. The award ceremony was solemn as Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick talked about the mental health toll on the responding officers. The a cappela version of " My Tribute (How Can I Say Thanks)" brought me and others to tears. Same for my conversation with the grandmother of one of the officers who was first on the scene. Then, it was time to pull myself together and head back to City Hall for a council meeting, where members were elevating concerns they heard from constituents. The meeting wrapped in time for me to head over to Civil Court, where they were recounting the ballots for Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office millage, which passed by two votes. My takeaway: We all have value. Whether we are leading the Saints to victory or taking down a gunman or casting a vote, we each have a role in this community. I'm glad we are able to recognize our hardships, find our joy and then get back to handling our business.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Orleans City Council declares May 8 'Cam Jordan Day'
Congratulations are in order for Cameron Jordan. The New Orleans City Council will declare May 8 "Cam Jordan Day" in recognition to his contributions to the city in his 14-year career with the Saints. The occasion will be marked with an event from the City Council on Thursday, May 8 at 9 a.m. CT. Jordan, who turns 36 in July, has earned his place as one of the greatest players in franchise history. He owns the Saints' official all-time sacks record with 6.5 more takedowns than Rickey Jackson had before he went into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He's three games away from breaking the record Drew Brees set for the most games played in black and gold. Advertisement And his efforts to be a good citizen and make a positive impact on the community are even greater. Every week, usually on Tuesdays during the season when players have a day off from practice, Jordan has visited a local school in the New Orleans area to speak with students and offer words of encouragement. He's used his platform to reach out to thousands of young fans over the years. That's commendable. So now he's getting some well-deserved recognition from the city. Good for him. Maybe in a few years after retirement he'll start making these appearances while wearing a gold jacket. This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: New Orleans City Council to honor Saints star with 'Cam Jordan Day'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WATCH: Highlights from New Orleans City Council's 'Cam Jordan Day' celebration
The New Orleans City Council celebrated Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan on Thursday, naming May 8 "Cam Jordan Day" in recognition of his achievements on the football field and his dedication to the community. The Edna Karr High School band greeted Jordan and his family as they arrived. Inside the City Council Chambers, Saints owner Gayle Benson welcomed Jordan and delivered a speech celebrating his accomplishments in the NFL, like the team sacks record; she made sure to emphasize Jordan's 23 sacks against former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, his longtime rival. Jordan's former teammate and fellow 2011 draftee Mark Ingram II narrated a video highlighting Jordan's work in the community visiting schools and leading fundraisers for charitable causes. Several familiar faces were in attendance including Craig Robertson, who was a team captain with Jordan from 2017 to 2020. Advertisement "Being in New Orleans, you catch the feeling, you catch the vibe. It's so hard not to want to be a part of it," Jordan said in a speech of his own. He gave credit to other old teammates like Will Smith and Thomas Morstead as veterans who showed him everything great about the city and community he was joining. Remember the line from Drew Brees? If you love New Orleans, New Orleans will love you back. Jordan will suit up for the Saints for maybe the final time in 2025. He's embraced the city throughout his career, and now he's getting the recognition he deserves. This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: WATCH: New Orleans City Council's 'Cam Jordan Day' highlights
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
WATCH: Highlights from New Orleans City Council's 'Cam Jordan Day' celebration
WATCH: Highlights from New Orleans City Council's 'Cam Jordan Day' celebration The New Orleans City Council celebrated Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan on Thursday, naming May 8 "Cam Jordan Day" in recognition of his achievements on the football field and his dedication to the community. The Edna Karr High School band greeted Jordan and his family as they arrived. Inside the City Council Chambers, Saints owner Gayle Benson welcomed Jordan and delivered a speech celebrating his accomplishments in the NFL, like the team sacks record; she made sure to emphasize Jordan's 23 sacks against former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, his longtime rival. Jordan's former teammate and fellow 2011 draftee Mark Ingram II narrated a video highlighting Jordan's work in the community visiting schools and leading fundraisers for charitable causes. Several familiar faces were in attendance including Craig Robertson, who was a team captain with Jordan from 2017 to 2020. "Being in New Orleans, you catch the feeling, you catch the vibe. It's so hard not to want to be a part of it," Jordan said in a speech of his own. He gave credit to other old teammates like Will Smith and Thomas Morstead as veterans who showed him everything great about the city and community he was joining. Remember the line from Drew Brees? If you love New Orleans, New Orleans will love you back. Jordan will suit up for the Saints for maybe the final time in 2025. He's embraced the city throughout his career, and now he's getting the recognition he deserves.
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
New Orleans City Council declares May 8 'Cam Jordan Day'
New Orleans City Council declares May 8 'Cam Jordan Day' Congratulations to @CamJordan94 for Thursday, May 8, being declared 'Cam Jordan Day' by the New Orleans City Council for Cam's devotion to the city and serving the community! #Saints | @CamJFoundation — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 7, 2025 Congratulations are in order for Cameron Jordan. The New Orleans City Council will declare May 8 "Cam Jordan Day" in recognition to his contributions to the city in his 14-year career with the Saints. The occasion will be marked with an event from the City Council on Thursday, May 8 at 9 a.m. CT. Jordan, who turns 36 in July, has earned his place as one of the greatest players in franchise history. He owns the Saints' official all-time sacks record with 6.5 more takedowns than Rickey Jackson had before he went into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He's three games away from breaking the record Drew Brees set for the most games played in black and gold. And his efforts to be a good citizen and make a positive impact on the community are even greater. Every week, usually on Tuesdays during the season when players have a day off from practice, Jordan has visited a local school in the New Orleans area to speak with students and offer words of encouragement. He's used his platform to reach out to thousands of young fans over the years. That's commendable. So now he's getting some well-deserved recognition from the city. Good for him. Maybe in a few years after retirement he'll start making these appearances while wearing a gold jacket.
