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24 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 24

jeremy trottier
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Oct 28, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive back Vonn Bell (24) cheers teammates as they walk on the field before the game against Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive back Vonn Bell (24) cheers teammates as they walk on the field before the game against Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Saints' Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers is growing ever closer, as only 24 days remain until kickoff for their season. With that, we continue to count down the days by looking at those who wore the respective jersey number, and No. 24 has a long history for the Saints. Players such as Clarence Chapman, Elijah Nevett, Mario Bates, Vonn Bell, and Fred Weary have worn it among many others.

Here is the full list from Pro Football Reference:

Johnathan Abram (2023-Present)

Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Johnathan Abram (24) celebrates after a turnover against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Johnathan Abram (24) celebrates after a turnover against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Dwayne Washington (2020-2022)

Aug 13, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Dwayne Washington (24) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Dwayne Washington (24) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Vonn Bell (2018-2019)

Sep 29, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints strong safety Vonn Bell (24) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints strong safety Vonn Bell (24) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Sterling Moore (2016-2017)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 24: Sterling Moore #24 of the New Orleans Saints is introduced prior to playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 24: Sterling Moore #24 of the New Orleans Saints is introduced prior to playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Kyle Wilson (2015)

Sep 13, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Seantavius Jones (15), cornerback Kyle Wilson (24) and wide receiver Willie Snead (83) huddle prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Seantavius Jones (15), cornerback Kyle Wilson (24) and wide receiver Willie Snead (83) huddle prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Corey White (2012-2014)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 26: Corey White #24 of the New Orleans Saints reacts against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 26, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 26: Corey White #24 of the New Orleans Saints reacts against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 26, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Leigh Torrence (2008-2011)

FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 12: Chris Taylor # 29 of the New England Patriots gains yardage by the defense of Leigh Torrence # 24 of the New Orleans Saints during the preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 12, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 12: Chris Taylor # 29 of the New England Patriots gains yardage by the defense of Leigh Torrence # 24 of the New Orleans Saints during the preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 12, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Chris Barclay (2007)

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

Bryan Scott (2006)

New Orleans Saints safety Bryan Scott warms up for play against the Indianapolis Colts at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi on August 26, 2006. The Colts won 27-14. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
New Orleans Saints safety Bryan Scott warms up for play against the Indianapolis Colts at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi on August 26, 2006. The Colts won 27-14. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Dwight Smith (2005)

Nov. 6, 2005; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton (18) looks to throw against the New Orleans Saints as Saints safety Dwight Smith (24) comes in to knock the ball loose in the first half of action at Louisiana State University's Tiger Stadium. The Saints recovered the ball. This was the Saints second game back in Louisiana at LSU since Hurricane Katrina. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2005 John David Mercer

Monty Montgomery (2004)

29 Oct 2000: Monty Montgomery #24 of the San Francisco 49ers gets ready to move at the snap during a game against the St. Louis Rams at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The Rams defeated the 49ers 34-24.Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Allsport
29 Oct 2000: Monty Montgomery #24 of the San Francisco 49ers gets ready to move at the snap during a game against the St. Louis Rams at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The Rams defeated the 49ers 34-24.Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Allsport

Jerry Wilson (2002)

NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 15: Cornerback Jerry Wilson #24 and running back Fred McAfee #25 of the New Orleans Saints tackle wide receiver Javon Walker #84 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFL game on September 15, 2002 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints won 35-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 15: Cornerback Jerry Wilson #24 and running back Fred McAfee #25 of the New Orleans Saints tackle wide receiver Javon Walker #84 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFL game on September 15, 2002 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints won 35-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Fred Weary (1999-2001)

8 Oct 2000: Fred Weary #24 of the New Orleans Saints gets ready for action during the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Saints defeated the Bears 31-10.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
8 Oct 2000: Fred Weary #24 of the New Orleans Saints gets ready for action during the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Saints defeated the Bears 31-10.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

Rob Kelly (1998)

20 Dec 1998: Safety Rob kelly #24 of the New Orleans Saints in action during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Saints 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Laforet /Allsport
20 Dec 1998: Safety Rob kelly #24 of the New Orleans Saints in action during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Saints 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Laforet /Allsport

Mario Bates (1994-1997)

28 Sep 1997: Running back Mario Bates #24 of the New Orleans Saints carries the football during the Saints 14-9 loss to the New York Giants at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport
28 Sep 1997: Running back Mario Bates #24 of the New Orleans Saints carries the football during the Saints 14-9 loss to the New York Giants at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport

Derek Brown (1993)

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
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

Milton Mack (1987-1991)

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 11: Cornerback Milton Mack of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on December 11, 1988 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 30-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 11: Cornerback Milton Mack of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on December 11, 1988 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 30-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Scott Woerner (1987)

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
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

Bobby Johnson (1986)

Dec 14, 1986; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Atlanta Falcons receiver Charlie Brown (89) in action against New Orleans Saints defensive back Bobby Johnson (24) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 14, 1986; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Atlanta Falcons receiver Charlie Brown (89) in action against New Orleans Saints defensive back Bobby Johnson (24) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK

Terry Hoage (1984-1985)

Sep 4, 1988; Tampa, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Terry Hoage (34) during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium. The Eagles defeated the Bucs 41-14. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 1988; Tampa, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Terry Hoage (34) during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium. The Eagles defeated the Bucs 41-14. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

Marvin Lewis (1982)

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

Clarence Chapman (1976-1980)

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

Johnny Fuller (1973-1975)

Oct 3, 1971; Philadelphia, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers defensive back Johnny Fuller (23) tries to block the kick of kicker James Feller (1) as teammate Bill Bradley (28) looks on at Veterans Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 1971; Philadelphia, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers defensive back Johnny Fuller (23) tries to block the kick of kicker James Feller (1) as teammate Bill Bradley (28) looks on at Veterans Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Williams (1972)

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

Elijah Nevett (1967-1970)

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

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