3 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 3
jeremy trottier
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6 Sep 1992: Quarterback Bobby Hebert of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass the ball during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won the game, 15-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hixon /Allspor
The New Orleans Saints are now only a few days away from their Week 1 matchup with the Carolina Panthers, as only three days remain to this divisional matchup. With that the case, we continue our daily countdown of the corresponding jersey number and those who wore it in Saints history. The number three surprisingly only has a few wearers, eight total to be exact, including Bobby Hebert, John Carney, and Wil Lutz among others.
Aug 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener (3) looks to throw a pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Wil Lutz (2016-2022)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 09: Wil Lutz #3 of the New Orleans Saints walks off the field after kicking q 58 yard field goal to defeat the Houston Texans during a NFL game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on September 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Shayne Graham (2013-2014)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 04: Shayne Graham #3 of the New Orleans Saints kicks a 32 yard game winning field goal to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 4, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The New Orleans Saints defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 26 - 24. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
John Carney (2001-2010)
New Orleans Saints' kicker John Carney (L) is congratulated by leaping teammate Kevin Houser as holder Mitch Berger looks on after Carney kicked a field goal with eight seconds remaining to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-14, in Tampa, Florida, November 2, 2003. REUTERS/Pierre DuCharme JLS/HB
Mark Royals (1997-1998)
Mar 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; Detailed view of New Orleans Saints helmet at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Bobby Hebert (1985-1992)
John Leypoldt (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
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