10 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 10
jeremy trottier
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 27: Brandin Cooks #10 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 27, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Saints are now only 10 days away from the Week 1 kickoff against their NFC South division rival Carolina Panthers. With that, we continue out countdown of the days remaining with the respective jersey number, and those who wore it on the Saints. No. 10 has had some notable entries, including Brandin Cooks, Charlie Durkee, Doug Brien and Brian Hansen among others.
Marquez Callaway, of the New Orleans Saints, makes a catch during pre-game practice, at MetLife Stadium. Sunday, December 12, 2021 Jets Host Saints
Tre'Quan Smith (2018-2022)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 24: Tre'Quan Smith #10 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after scoring a 10 yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees #9 against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter in the game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 24, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Chase Daniel (2009-2012, 2017)
Aug 10, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Chase Daniel (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Brandin Cooks (2014-2016)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 18: Wide receiver Brandin Cooks #10 of the New Orleans Saints scores on a 45 yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Skyler Green (2008)
August, 14, 2009; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Skyler Green (10) runs past Cincinnati Bengals halfback DeDe Dorsey (27) during the preseason game at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Bengals 17-7. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports
Jamie Martin (2006-2007)
Aug 18, 2007; Cincinnati, OH, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jamie Martin (10) is pursued by the Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Justin Smith (90) at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Frank Victores- USA TODAY Sports
Doug Brien (1995-2000)
New York Giants saftey Tito Wooten (29) tries to block a field goal by New Orleans Saints kicker Doug Brien (10) in the first quarter of their NFL game September 28 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Saints blocker Tony Johnson stops Giants Conrad Hamilton (11) on the sucessful field goal. SPORT NFL
Brian Hansen (1984-1988)
Nov 11, 1984; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints punter Brian Hansen (10) in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Fulton County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Tom Jurich (1978)
Aug 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; A New Orleans Saints helmet on the bench in the second half of their game against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Patriots won, 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Steve Mike-Mayer (1978)
Nov 14, 1976; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers kicker Steve Mike-Mayer (10) attempts a field goal with holder Scott Bull (19) against the Atlanta Falcons at Atlanta Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK
Bobby Douglass (1976-1977)
Unknown date; Chicago, IL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bears quarterback Bobby Douglas (10) scrambles with the ball at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons- USA TODAY Sports
Steve O'Neal (1973)
Sep 24, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; An New Orleans Saints helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Julian Fagan (1970-1972)
Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a New Orleans Saints helmet during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Charlie Durkee (1967-1968)
Nov 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A New Orleans Saints helmet during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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