13 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 13
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after his teams win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Eagles 20-14. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
We’re down to just 13 days until the New Orleans Saints’ season opener, and our countdown is nearing its end. Today we’re highlighting every player to wear No. 13 for the Saints, and begins with All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas who still holds the league's single-season receptions record with 149, which he accomplished in the old 16-game schedule, not the modern 17-game slate. Thomas spent eight years in New Orleans setting many team records during his tenure.
Other former No. 13's include longtime NFL quarterback Kerry Collins, who also spent a short period in New Orleans during his 17-year career, as well as former Saints fan-favorite wideout Joe Morgan.
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - MAY 28: Equanimeous St.Brown #13 of the New Orleans Saints attends the OTA Offseason Workout at the New Orleans Saints Practice facility on May 28, 2024 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Michael Thomas (2016-2023)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 12: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints on the bench before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Joe Morgan (2012-2015)
October 21, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joe Morgan (13) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kerry Collins (1998)
20 Dec 1998: Lamar Smith #36 of the New Orleans Saints running with the ball after he receives the hand off from the Quarterback Kerry Collins #13 during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Saints 19-17.
Doug Nussmeier (1996-1997)
3 Jun 1998: Doug Nussmeier #13 of the Denver Broncos in action during the Denver Broncos Training Camp at the Broncos Practice Facilities in Englewood, Colorado. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport
Larry Cipa (1974-1975)
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
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