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22 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 22

jeremy trottier
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 18: Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 18, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 18: Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 18, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

We are now down to almost three weeks to go until the New Orleans Saints kick off their season in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. With that, we continue our daily countdown of the respective jersey numbers and those who wore it for the Saints, as No. 22 comes up today. There are some very notable entries in this list, including Mark Ingram, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Tracy Porter, Fred Thomas, and Rashid Shaheed, among others.

Here is the full list from Pro Football Reference:

Rashid Shaheed (2023-2024)

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 24: Rashid Shaheed #22 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after returning a punt for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 24: Rashid Shaheed #22 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after returning a punt for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Mark Ingram (2013-2018, 2022)

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 05: Mark Ingram II #22 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 05, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 05: Mark Ingram II #22 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 05, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2019-2021)

Nov 28, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) celebrates his interception in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) celebrates his interception in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Tracy Porter (2008-2011)

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Tracy Porter #22 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammates Malcolm Jenkins #27 and Scott Shanle # 58 after retuning a interception for touchdown against of the Indianapolis Colts during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Tracy Porter #22 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammates Malcolm Jenkins #27 and Scott Shanle # 58 after retuning a interception for touchdown against of the Indianapolis Colts during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Fred Thomas (2000-2007)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 20: Cornerback Fred Thomas #22 of the New Orleans Saints squats on the field during his team's loss to the New England Patriots on November 20, 2005 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Saints 24-17. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 20: Cornerback Fred Thomas #22 of the New Orleans Saints squats on the field during his team's loss to the New England Patriots on November 20, 2005 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Saints 24-17. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Tyronne Drakeford (1998-1999)

14 Aug 1998: Rod Smith #80 of the Denver Broncos catches the ball at the 10 yard line while being covered by Tyronne Drakeford #22 during a pre-season game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated
14 Aug 1998: Rod Smith #80 of the Denver Broncos catches the ball at the 10 yard line while being covered by Tyronne Drakeford #22 during a pre-season game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated

Lorenzo Neal (1994-1996)

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 25: Full back Lorenzo Neal #22 of the New Orleans Saints looks for roon to run against the San Francisco 49ers defense during the game at Candlestick Park on September 25, 1994 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 24-13. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 25: Full back Lorenzo Neal #22 of the New Orleans Saints looks for roon to run against the San Francisco 49ers defense during the game at Candlestick Park on September 25, 1994 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 24-13. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Brad Muster (1993)

14 Aug 1993: Running back Brad Muster of the New Orleans Saints looks on during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. The Saints won the game, 26-17.
14 Aug 1993: Running back Brad Muster of the New Orleans Saints looks on during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. The Saints won the game, 26-17.

Gill Fenerty (1990-1991)

Nov 17, 1991; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints running back Gill Fenerty (22) in action against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
Nov 17, 1991; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints running back Gill Fenerty (22) in action against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

Michael Mayes (1989)

Michael Mayes #23, Defensive Back for the New York Jets during the American Football Conference East game against the San Diego Chargers on 2 December 1990 at the Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, California, United States. The Chargers won the game 38 - 17. (Photo by Ken Levine/Allsport/Getty Images)
Michael Mayes #23, Defensive Back for the New York Jets during the American Football Conference East game against the San Diego Chargers on 2 December 1990 at the Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, California, United States. The Chargers won the game 38 - 17. (Photo by Ken Levine/Allsport/Getty Images)

Van Jakes (1986-1988)

Jan 13, 1988; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Vikings running back Darrin Nelson (20) carries the ball past New Orleans Saints defensive end Jim Wilks (94) and Van Jakes (22) during the 1987 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at the Superdome. The Vikings defeated the Saints 44-10. Mandatory Credit: MPS-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 1988; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Vikings running back Darrin Nelson (20) carries the ball past New Orleans Saints defensive end Jim Wilks (94) and Van Jakes (22) during the 1987 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at the Superdome. The Vikings defeated the Saints 44-10. Mandatory Credit: MPS-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick Taylor (1987)

Oct 10, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; New Orleans Saints players' helmets on the bench against the Washington Football Team at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; New Orleans Saints players' helmets on the bench against the Washington Football Team at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Tyrone Anthony (1984-1985)

Dec 2, 1984; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints running back Tyrone Anthony (22) in action against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 2, 1984; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints running back Tyrone Anthony (22) in action against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

Ricky Ray (1979-1981)

Oct 20, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a New Orleans Saints helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a New Orleans Saints helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Benny Johnson (1976)

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
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

Howard Stevens (1973-1974)

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
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

Dee Martin (1971)

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
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

Gary Lewis (1970)

Sep 22, 1968; San Francisco, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers running back Gary Lewis (22) in action against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kezar Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 1968; San Francisco, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers running back Gary Lewis (22) in action against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kezar Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports

Elijah Pitts (1970)

Unknown date; Green Bay, WI; Green Bay Packers running back Elijah Pitts (22) in action against the Chicago Bears. Pitts scored 34 touchdowns in his 11-year NFL career. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Unknown date; Green Bay, WI; Green Bay Packers running back Elijah Pitts (22) in action against the Chicago Bears. Pitts scored 34 touchdowns in his 11-year NFL career. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Charlie Brown (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
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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