Cameron Jordan hamstring injury could delay season start
By Michael
Cameron Jordan hamstring injury clouds his season opener status
Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan could miss the start of the regular season with a hamstring injury, coach Kellen Moore confirmed after Monday's media session. Jordan was absent from Sunday's practice after suffering the hamstring issue the previous Thursday.
Moore said Jordan is "possibly" going to miss opening week but did not disclose the severity of the injury. Jordan is currently gathering more information on the situation, per Moore, so the full picture is not yet clear.
The Saints are five weeks out from their regular-season opener against the Detroit Lions and four days away from their first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
What this means for fantasy managers
In standard redraft formats, Jordan has essentially no fantasy value as a defensive end. IDP managers should monitor this closely. If Jordan misses regular-season time, check the Saints depth chart for any edge rusher who could step into an elevated pass-rush role and see increased snaps. That is where the waiver wire opportunity lives until Jordan's status is clarified.