New Orleans Saints star defensive end Cam Jordan was leaving practice when the television turned on and he heard chants of “USA” in the Sugar Bowl.
Chants erupted from the crowd after the game was delayed a day due to the terrorist attack that took place on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day. There are at least 14 victims in total dead and several more injured.
Jordan, 35, talked about what those chants meant to him when he joined “Fox and Friends” on Friday.
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New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) heads to the locker room after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome. (Images by Stephen Lew-Imagn)
“New Orleans is a resilient city. To have the Sugar Bowl delayed a day, Mayor Cantrell went to Bourbon Street to host a prayer before the game and then left at the start of the Sugar Bowl, as we were right after practice, You turn on the TV and hear the chants of America, you know exactly what it’s about,” Jordan said.
“It’s about us supporting each other, it’s about America supporting each other, it’s about understanding that this is a tragedy and we will get through it. If anything, we understand that we, as the city of New Orleans, “We are supported by the rest of the country.”
Jordan has spent his entire 14-year career with the Saints and has been a leader not only on the field, but off it as well.
SAINTS’ CAM JORDAN DONATE $25K TO RELIEF FUND FOR VICTIMS OF NEW ORLEANS TERRORIST ATTACK
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) takes photos with fans as he leaves a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Caesars Superdome. (Images by Matthew Hinton-Imagn)
Jordan said he donated $25,000 to the New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund in a social media post.
“I mean, honestly, I’m lucky to be in a position where I can move forward and give back. I mean, when I think about the tragedy that happened on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day on Bourbon Street, when “You know people are just out there trying to celebrate, have a good time, that stays home, that’s our city,” Jordan said.
“Ever since I’ve been here, I’ve felt a part of this city, and I’ve made it known that I love this place through the ups and downs. So when it comes to something like this, I just want to give back, make sure it’s done the right way. “I wanted to make sure these victims get help, and the Greater New Orleans fund has clearly opened a fund to do that.”
Cam Jordan during red carpet arrivals for the NFL Honors Show at Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium at the University of Minnesota. (Brace Hemmelgarn-USA Today Sports)
An eight-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro, Jordan has been an Iron Man, missing only two games throughout his illustrious career.
This season, Jordan has four sacks with 33 total tackles with the Saints.
