20 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 20
jeremy trottier
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 09: Pete Werner #20 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a tackle against the Seattle Seahawks at Caesars Superdome on October 09, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
We are now inside the three week mark until the New Orleans Saints kickoff their Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. With that, we continue our daily countdown of days remaining and the corresponding jersey number as it was worn throughout Saints history. No. 20 has had quite a few decent members in it's history, including Russell Gary, Jay Bellamy, Delles Howell, and most recently Pete Werner.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 09: Pete Werner #20 of the New Orleans Saints is introduced prior to playing the Seattle Seahawks at Caesars Superdome on October 09, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Sep 27, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Ken Crawley (2017-2019)
Oct 21, 2018; Baltimore, MD, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (20) reacts after the play during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Brian Dixon (2014-2016)
Sep 13, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive back Brian Dixon (20) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
A.J. Davis (2012)
Nov 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) fumbles the football as he is hit by New Orleans Saints defensive backs Corey White (24) and A.J. Davis (20) in the first quarter of their game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Gresham recovered the fumble in the end zone for a touchdown. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Randall Gay (2008-2010)
Feb 7, 2010; Miami, FL, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie (17) runs away from New Orleans Saints cornerback Randall Gay (20) during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLIV at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jay Bellamy (2001-2007)
New Orleans Saints safety Jay Bellamy watches play during a pre-season game against the Baltimore Ravens August 26, 2005 in New Orleans. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Terry Allen (2000)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 17: New Orleans Saints' Terry Allen (L) loses the ball at the goal line after being hit by Atlanta Falcon's Henri Crockett during first quarter action 17 December 2000 at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo credit should read DOUGLAS COLLIER/AFP via Getty Images)
Earl Little (1998)
1 Nov 1998: Defensive back Earl Little #20 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the game against the Carolina Panthers at the Eriksson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
Derek Brown (1995-1996)
1 Sep 1996: Derek Brown of the New Orleans Saints stretches during the Saints 27-11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule /Allsport
Othello Henderson (1994)
Sep 25, 1994; San Francisco, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers kick returner Dexter Carter (35) in action against New Orleans Saints defender Othello Henderson (20) at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
Jon Sutton (1987)
Aug 23, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints helmets on the ground during the national anthem against Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Russell Gary (1981-1986)
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
Eric Felton (1978-1979)
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
Ray Jones (1973)
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
Delles Howell (1970-1972)
Dec 16, 1973; Flushing, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson (32) carries the ball against New York Jets defenders Delles Howell (20) and Ralph Baker (51) at Shea Stadium. During this game Simpson broke the single season NFL rushing record with 2003 yards. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK
George Youngblood (1967-1968)
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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