17 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 17
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Nov 29, 1970, Cincinnati, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Billy Kilmer (17) and tackle Don Talbert (72) in action against the Cincinnati Bengals at Riverfront Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY NETWORK
There are 17 days left to go until the New Orleans Saints' season opener, so we're looking back at every player to wear No. 17 for the black and gold. From rising wide receiver A.T. Perry to Super Bowl XLIV champion Robert Meachem -- as well as former starting quarterbacks Jim Everett and Billy Kilmer -- there are a couple of playmakers and fan-favorites to put it on over the years. Perry is in line for a big role on offense after carving out a role for himself as a rookie last season.
Here's the full list of Saints players, past and present, who have worn No. 17 from Pro Football Reference:
A.T. Perry (2023-Present)
Jan 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver A.T. Perry (17) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant (27) during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin White (2021-2022)
Nov 13, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin White (17) gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Emmanuel Sanders\t(2020)
Dec 25, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) makes a catch in front of Minnesota Vikings strong safety Harrison Smith (22) in the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
T.J. Graham (2015)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 15: Rashad Ross #19 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by Jamarca Sanford #33 and T.J. Graham #17 of the New Orleans Saints in the first half at FedExField on November 15, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Robert Meachem (2008-2011, 2013-2014)
December 4, 2011; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem (17) carries the ball for a 67 yard touchdown reception against Detroit Lions cornerback Eric Wright (21) during the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Greg Camarillo (2012)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 07: Wide receiver Greg Camarillo #17 of the New Orleans Saints carries the ball against the defense of cornerback Marcus Gilchrist #38 of the San Diego Chargers in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 7, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Mitch Berger (2003-2005)
New Orleans Saints' kicker John Carney (L) is congratulated by leaping teammate Kevin Houser as holder Mitch Berger looks on after Carney kicked a field goal with eight seconds remaining to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-14, in Tampa, Florida, November 2, 2003. REUTERS/Pierre DuCharme JLS/HB
Jim Everett (1994-1996)
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 25: Quarterback Jim Everett #17 of the New Orleans Saints looks to make a play during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on September 25, 1994 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 24-13. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
Rick Partridge (1979)
Jan 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Saints helmet during warmups against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Speedy Thomas (1973-1974)
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
Billy Kilmer (1967-1970)
Nov 2, 1969; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Billy Kilmer (17) looks to throw against the St. Louis Cardinals at Tulane Stadium. Mandatory Credit Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports
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