Cameron Jordan embraces the challenge of Tom Brady-Buccaneers matchup

The New Orleans Saints expect to play Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers twice in 2020, and Cameron Jordan isn’t taking it lightly.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is expected to sign a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, adding a new challenge for the New Orleans Saints. But team captain Cameron Jordan isn’t sweating it — he’s embracing the opportunity to compete against the best.

Jordan spoke with The Athletic’s Larry Holder, saying in a text message, “Our division just became even tougher. I can’t wait!!!”

But that wasn’t Jordan’s only public statement on the looming Brady-Buccaneers pairing. When the NFL’s official Twitter account shared a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport breaking the expected deal between Brady and the Buccaneers, Jordan responded with plenty of respect for what the legendary quarterback has accomplished:

It’s clear that Jordan doesn’t intend to let his team take the 42-year-old passer lightly. Seeing Brady conduct an offense loaded with weapons against Jordan and his battle-tested Saints defense twice a year will make for must-see TV.

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