21 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 21
jeremy trottier
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18 Oct 1992: Running back Dalton Hilliard of the New Orleans Saints moves the ball during a game against the Phoenix Cardinals at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Saints won the game, 30-21.
We are officially three weeks away from the New Orleans Saints Week 1 kickoff against the Carolina Panthers. With 21 days remaining, we continue our daily countdown of the respective Saints' jersey numbers and those who wore them with No. 21. The 21 jersey has a long history for the Saints, with 27 different players wearing it, including Dalton Hilliard, Eric Allen, Patrick Robinson, and John Douglas among others.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 10: Jamaal Williams #21 of the New Orleans Saints roars after a run during the second quarter of a preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)
Bradley Roby (2021-2022)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 18: Bradley Roby #21 of the New Orleans Saints on the field after a win over the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on December 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Tony Jones Jr. (2021)
Aug 14, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (37) runs for a gain in the third quarter defended by Baltimore Ravens safety ArÕDarius Washington (47) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Patrick Robinson (2011-20014, 2018-2020)
Oct, 9, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) returns an interception in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
De'Vante Harris (2016-2017)
Oct 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback De'Vante Harris (21) walks out of the tunnel before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Keenan Lewis (2015)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 15: Cornerback Keenan Lewis #21 of the New Orleans Saints looks on prior to a game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 15, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
Julius Jones (2010)
November 21, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Julius Jones (21) runs against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook - USA TODAY Sports
DeShawn Wynn (2010)
Oct. 10, 2010; Glendale, AZ, USA; New Orleans Saints running back (21) DeShawn Wynn against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Saints 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mike Bell (2009)
Sep 20, 2009; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Mike Bell (21) celebrates scoring a touchdown with tight end Jeremy Shockey (88) and offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod (74) during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Saints defeated the Eagles 48-22. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Jason Craft (2004-2008)
Nov 25, 2007, Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Jason Craft (21) intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Drew Carter (18) in the Saints 31-6 victory against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Terrence Holt (2008)
NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 16: Aaron Stecker #27 of the New Orleans Saints avoids a tackle by Terrence Holt #42 of the Arizona Cardinals on December 16, 2007 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Dale Carter (2002-2003)
Houston Texan quarterback David Carr eludes New Orleans Saints cornerback Dale Carter (21) during the first half at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans September 14, 2003. The Saints were looking for their first win of the season. REUTERS/David Rae Morris drm/GAC
Steve Israel (2001)
6 Dec 1998: Cornerback Steve Israel #21 of the New England Patriots celebrates during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 23-9. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
Earl Little (1999)
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
Eric Allen (1995-1997)
14 Sep 1997: Wide receiver J.J. Stokes #83 of the San Francisco 49ers and Eric Allen #21 of the New Orleans Saints in action during a game at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 33-7. Mandatory Credit: Todd Warshaw /Allsport
Derek Brown (1994)
Sep 25, 1994; San Francisco, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints running back Derek Brown (21) in action against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dalton Hilliard (1987-1993)
Sep 11, 1988, Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints running back Dalton Hilliard (21) in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Fulton County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY NETWORK
Earl Johnson (1985)
Nov 5, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Saints helmet and ball bag against the Chicago Bears during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
John Krimm (1982)
Aug 13, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the bench prior to the Saints' game against the Baltimore Ravens in a preseason NFL football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
David Gray (1979)
Nov 17, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; A detail view of New Orleans Saints helmet during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Greg Boyd (1974)
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
Ken Reaves (1974)
Nov 17, 1974; Philadelphia, PA, USA FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Cardinals cornerback Ken Reaves (36) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium. Mandatory Credit Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports
Nate Ramsey (1973)
Sep 5, 1970; Princeton, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Nate Ramsey (24) and linebacker Adrian Young (35) in action against the New York Giants during a pre-season game at Palmer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Reynaud Moore (1971)
Joe Scarpati (1970)
Nov 2, 1969; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs Jimmy Raye (30), Joe Scarpati (21) pursue New York Giants running back Ernie Koy (23) at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Carl Ward (1969)
Dec 19, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; A detail view of New Orleans Saints helmets against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
John Douglas (1967-1968)
Nov 2, 1969; Boston, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Patriots receiver Ron Sellers (34) catches a pass in front of Houston Oliers defensive back John Douglas (21) at Harvard Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports
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