25 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 25
jeremy trottier
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Running back Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Saints are down to 25 days remaining until their Week 1 kickoff against the Carolina Panthers, and with that, we continue our daily countdown of the Saints to wear that respective jersey number. No. 25 is a shorter list than many other numbers, but it includes some very notable names such as Reggie Bush, Johnnie Poe, and Al Dodd.
Nov 5, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (25) rushes against the Chicago Bears during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Daniel Sorensen (2022-2023)
Jul 29, 2022; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Daniel Sorensen (25) works on defensive drills during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Ken Crawley (2020-2021)
Aug 23, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (10) runs against New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (25) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Eli Apple (2018-2019)
Nov 17, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple (25) works out prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mike Gillislee (2018)
Sep 9, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Mike Gillislee (25) runs while defended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Rafael Bush (2012-2017)
Oct 5, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints free safety Rafael Bush (25) warms up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prior to kickoff of a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
P.J. Williams (2016)
Sep 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (25) talks to Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Reggie Bush (2006-2010)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Running back Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Fred McAfee (1991-2005)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Fred McAfee #25 of the New Orleans Saints looks up during the National Anthem before the start of their game against the New York Giants on September 19, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Saints are playing their home opener, with proceeds going to the Hurricane Katrina relief fund, in New Jersey after being forced from the Superdome which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Alex Molden (1996-2000)
10 Dec 2000: Alex Molden #25 of the New Orleans Saints tries to tackle Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers during the game at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The Saints defeated the 49ers 31-27.Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Allsport
Brad Muster (1994)
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.
Johnnie Poe (1981-1987)
Jan 13, 1988; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints defensive back Johnnie Poe (25) makes a leaping interception in front of Minnesota Vikings running back Allen Rice (36) during the 1987 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at the Superdome. The Vikings defeated the Saints 44-10. Mandatory Credit: MPS-USA TODAY Sports
Wade Bosarge (1977)
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
Leon McQuay (1976)
Nov 24, 1974; New Haven, CT, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Giants running back Leon McQuay (25) in action against the St. Louis Cardinals at the Yale Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jerry Moore (1973-1974)
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
Al Dodd (1969-1971)
Oct 13, 1974; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Atlanta Falcons receiver Al Dodd (41) in action against the Chicago Bears at Fulton County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Jerry Simmons (1967)
Dec 19, 1971; Oakland, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Denver Broncos receiver Jerry Simmons (80) on the sideline against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports
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