38 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 38
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Oct 18, 1981; Cleveland, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints running back George Rogers (38) in action against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
There are 38 days to go until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 regular season with the Carolina Panthers, and we're counting down the days by looking back on every Saints player to wear the No. 38 jersey.
While the No. 38 jersey belongs to rookie safety Millard Bradford these days, the best player to put it on was two-time Pro Bowl running back George Rogers. South Carolina's reigning Heisman Trophy winner was the Saints' first overall pick in the 1981 NFL draft. Rogers only spent four years with the Saints but he left the team in 1985 as their all-time leading rusher; his 4,267 career rushing yards topped the record books until Deuce McAllister surpassed him in Week 2 of the 2005 season. His rushing title stood strong in New Orleans for about 20 years which is an incredible accomplishment.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: Millard Bradford #DB46 of Texas Christian participates in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Shemar Jean-Charles (2023)
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Shemar Jean-Charles #8 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers celebrates with fans after winning their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Jeff Heath (2021)
New Orleans Saints safety Jeff Heath (38) and outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) break up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser (86) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn. Titans Saints 2708
Travaris Cadet (2015-2016)
Oct 30, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Travaris Cadet (38) fumbles a kickoff in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Kenny Phillips (2015)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 04: Lance Dunbar #25 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball as Kenny Phillips #38 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 4, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Jamarca Sanford (2014)
Dec 15, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs against New Orleans Saints strong safety Jamarca Sanford (38) and middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) during their game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Rod Sweeting (2013)
Aug 25, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) blocks New Orleans Saints free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) and cornerback Rod Sweeting (38) during the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports
Greg Fassitt (2009)
NEW ORLEANS - AUGUST 16: Wide receiver Andre Davis #11 of the Houston Texans gets past cornerback Greg Fassitt #32 of the New Orleans Saints during a pre-season game at Louisiana Superdome on August 16, 2008 in New Orleans Louisiana. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Usama Young (2007)
NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 07: Place kicker John Kasay #4 of the Carolina Panthers and Brian Young #66, Josh Bullocks #29 and Usama Young #38 of the New Orleans Saints follow Kasay's game-winning field goal as time expired at the Superdome on October , 2007 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defeated the Saints 16-13. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Donovan Greer (1997)
16 Aug 1997: Defensive back Donovan Greer of the New Orleans Saints tackles wide receiver Kenny Sheed of the Oakland Raiders during a preseason game at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won the game 18-16.
Othello Henderson (1993)
Othello Henderson #20, Defensive Back for the New Orleans Saints tackles Dexter Carter #35 Running Back and kick returner for the San Francisco 49ers during their National Football Conference West game on 25 September 1994 at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California, United States. The 49ers won the game 24 - 13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Allsport/Getty Images)
Calvin Nicholson (1989-1991)
Aug 13, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Saints helmet and glove during pregame against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
George Rogers (1981-1984)
1988: Halfback George Rogers of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
Bill Butler (1972-1974)
Nov 5, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Saints helmets on the team bench against the Chicago Bears during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Tony Baker (1968-1971)
Aug 1968; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints running back Tony Baker (38) is brought down by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jack Pardee (32) during a pre-season game at Anaheim Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports
Phil Vandersea (1967)
Aug 9, 2018; Jacksonville, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints helmet sits on the bench during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
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