NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints could be without longtime defensive end Cameron Jordan to start the 2026 season after he suffered a hamstring injury during practice last week.

Head coach Kellen Moore said Jordan was injured during Thursday's practice and has since missed the team's last three practice sessions.

Moore did not provide a timetable for Jordan's return, but acknowledged the injury could keep the veteran defensive end out through the preseason and potentially into the regular season.

Jordan, 37, has been remarkably durable throughout his career. He has missed just one game because of an injury, sitting out during the 2022 season after suffering an orbital fracture.

The Saints are already dealing with a significant injury along the defensive line. Defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is expected to miss the entire season after tearing his ACL on the first day of training camp.

New Orleans will begin its three-game preseason schedule Saturday at 3 p.m. against the Jacksonville Jaguars as the Saints continue preparing for their regular-season opener on the road against the Detroit Lions on September 13.