Overview
- The NFL Network began unveiling the player-voted Top 100 on Monday, revealing Cameron Jordan at No. 100 and Quenton Nelson at No. 99.
- Jordan re-signed a one-year deal with the Saints in early June and posted a social video that ended with the phrases “one team” and “one final season,” after a 2025 rebound that included 10.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss.
- Nelson returned to the list after last appearing in 2022, posting strong 2025 metrics per Pro Football Focus including 1,039 snaps, one sack allowed, and a top-5 guard grade that helped the Colts finish in the NFL’s top 10 in offense.
- Teammates and rivals publicly reacted to the placements, with Colts running back Jonathan Taylor calling Nelson’s No. 99 ranking surprisingly low and multiple opposing defenders praising Nelson’s technique and impact.
- The Top 100 rollout will continue through the preseason, and the recognition could shape Jordan’s farewell narrative and prompt contract-extension talk for Nelson as he plays the final year of his current deal.