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4 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 4

jeremy trottier
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3 NOV 1991: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS QUARTERBACK STEVE WALSH DROPS BACK TO PASS DURING THE SAINTS 24-17 WIN OVER THE LOS ANGELES RAMS AT ANAHEIM STADIUM IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA.
3 NOV 1991: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS QUARTERBACK STEVE WALSH DROPS BACK TO PASS DURING THE SAINTS 24-17 WIN OVER THE LOS ANGELES RAMS AT ANAHEIM STADIUM IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA.

We are down to only four days remaining until the New Orleans Saints have to take on their division rival Carolina Panthers in Week 1. As we get closer, our countdown of the respective jersey numbers and those who wore it is nearing the end, with No. 4 being a generally short list of players. Among them are Derek Carr, Steve Walsh, and Toby Gowin, with the first wearer coming 20 years after the franchise began, Mike Cofer in 1987.

Here is the full list from Pro Football Reference:

Derek Carr (2023-2024)

Aug 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Blake Gillikin (2021-2022)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 25: Blake Gillikin #4 of the New Orleans Saints reacts against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on October 25, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 25: Blake Gillikin #4 of the New Orleans Saints reacts against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on October 25, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Brandon Fields (2015)

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

Glenn Pakulak (2008)

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

Billy Cundiff (2006)

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

Todd Bouman (2003-2005)

October 9, 2005; Green Bay, WI, USA; Todd Bouman #4 of the New Orleans Saints passes the ball as Kendyl Jacox #64 blocks and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila #94 of the Green Bay Packers rushes during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Jeff Hanisch
October 9, 2005; Green Bay, WI, USA; Todd Bouman #4 of the New Orleans Saints passes the ball as Kendyl Jacox #64 blocks and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila #94 of the Green Bay Packers rushes during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Jeff Hanisch

Toby Gowin (2000-2002)

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

Klaus Wilmsmeyer (1995-1996)

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
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

Steve Walsh (1990-1993)

Nov 3, 1991; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Steve Walsh (4) and center Joel Hilgenberg (61) in action against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
Nov 3, 1991; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Steve Walsh (4) and center Joel Hilgenberg (61) in action against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

Mike Cofer (1987)

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 10: A New Orleans Saints helmet on the field during pregame warm-ups against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on October 10, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 10: A New Orleans Saints helmet on the field during pregame warm-ups against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on October 10, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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