29 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 29
jeremy trottier
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9 Sep 2001: Sammy Knight #29 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Wally Williams #63 after catching 1 of 3 interceptions during the game against the Buffalo Bills at the Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Saints defeated the Bills 24-6.Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
The New Orleans Saints' Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers is now only 29 days away, and as it continues to get closer, we continue our countdown of jersey numbers and the histories behind them. With that, we move on to No. 29, a number with a long history throughout the Saints' existence, including players such as Mo Spencer, Sammy Knight, Josh Bullocks, Chris Ivory, and Paulson Adebo among others.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 05: Paulson Adebo #29 of the New Orleans Saints recovers a fumble during the second half in the game against the Chicago Bears at Caesars Superdome on November 05, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Johnson Bademosi (2019)
Nov 24, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive back Johnson Bademosi (29) celebrates as Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye (4) reacts to missing a field goal during the fourth quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Kurt Coleman (2018)
Oct 28, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Kurt Coleman (29) looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
John Kuhn (2016-2017)
Sep 26, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints fullback John Kuhn (29) spikes the ball after scoring against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Khiry Robinson (2013-2015)
Oct 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Khiry Robinson (29) runs against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Chris Ivory (2010-2012)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 11: Chris Ivory #29 of the New Orleans Saints runs past Dunta Robinson #23 of the Atlanta Falcons to score a touchdown at The Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 11, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Herana-Daze Jones (2009)
CINCINNATI - AUGUST 28: Herana-Daze Jones #44 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch during the pre-season game with the Green Bay Packers at Paul Brown Stadium on August 28, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals won 48-17. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Chris McAlister (2009)
December 6, 2009; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Devin Thomas (11) tries to avoid the tackle of New Orleans Saints defensive back Chris McAlister (29) at FedEx Field. The Saints won 33-30 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Josh Bullocks (2005-2008)
Oct. 7, 2007; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints safety (29) Josh Bullocks runs onto the field before the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. The Carolina Panthers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports
Keyuo Craver (2003)
NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 14: Deveron Harper #28 and Keyuo Craver #29 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after a big tackle on a kick return early in the first quarter against the New York Giants on December 14, 2003 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Giants 45-7. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Sammy Knight (1997-2002)
Atlanta runing back Jamal Anderson (32) is brought downby Saints defensemen Sammy Knight (R) and Darren Perry (L) in the first quarter at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans December 17, 2000. Anderson gained fourteen yards on the play, but the Saints won the game 23-7 and clinched their first playoff berth since 1992. DRM
Mark McMillian (1996)
Cincinnati Bengals' Ki-Jana Carter is tackled by New Orleans Saints Mark McMillian (29) and Mark Fields (55) as Carter fights for the first down during the second quarter of play September 15 at the Cinergy Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. SPORT FOOTBALL
Vinnie Clark (1994)
15 Oct 1995: Running back Vinnie Clark of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to the stands during the Jaguars 30-27 loss to the Chicago Bears at the Gator Bowl in Tampa, Florida.
Keith Taylor (1992-1993)
New Orleans Saints safety Keith Taylor (R) and Saints Robert Goff (L) stop New York Jets running back A.B. Brown on fourth down during the first quarter 26 December 1992, New Jersy. The Saints won 20-0, and will go to the playoffs. AFP PHOTO (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
Vencie Glenn (1991)
16 Sep 1990: Defensive back Vencie Glenn of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after making an interception against the Cincinnati Bengals during a game at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The Bengals won the game, 21-16. Mandatory Credit: S
Undra Johnson (1989)
Aug 19, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A New Orleans Saints helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Reggie Sutton (1987-1988)
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
Rodney Lewis (1982-1984)
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
Mo Spencer (1974-1978)
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
Billie Hayes (1972)
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
Richard Harvey (1971)
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
Gene Howard (1968-1970)
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
Ray Ogden (1967)
Oct 13, 1968; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Randy Johnson (11), Cannonball Butler (33) and Ray Ogden (28) in action against New York Giants linebacker Henry Davis (66) and Roger Anderson (73) at Atlanta Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY NETWORK
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