Aug 11, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
The time has come for Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos to take on his former team, the New Orleans Saints, in Week 7. We enter this week knowing he and many other Saints players, coaches, and personnel will be traveling back to the Caesars Superdome, but just how many is quite intriguing.
The list is pretty long given how many people Payton took with him through free agent signings, trades, and waiver wire pickups, so let's delve into just how many there now are.
WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey
Dec 2, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) catches a pass for a 24 yard touchdown against Dallas Cowboys during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
TE Adam Trautman
Oct 16, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (82) during warm ups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
TE Lucas Krull
Aug 27, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Lucas Krull (87) catchers a pass against Houston Texans safety Eric Murray (23) during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
FB Michael Burton
Oct 4, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Michael Burton (32) reacts with a teammate before a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
OG Calvin Throckmorton
Nov 21, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints guard Calvin Throckmorton (76) prepares to block against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
DE Jordan Jackson
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NT Malcolm Roach
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: Malcolm Roach #97 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates an interception by teammate Isaac Yiadom #27 during the second quarter of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on August 20, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
K Wil Lutz
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Wil Lutz #16 of the Denver Broncos reacts after missing a field foal against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
HC Sean Payton
Oct 29, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton gestures in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Senior Defensive Assistant Joe Vitt
METAIRIE, LA - MAY 23: Assistant head coach Joe Vitt of the New Orleans Saints instructs his players during OTA's, organized team activities, at the Saints training facility on May 23, 2013 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Linebackers Coach Michael Wilhoite
Jul 28, 2023; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite talks with linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) and linebacker Frank Clark (55) and linebacker Randy Gregory (5) during training camp at Centura Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi
Oct 11, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Senior Offensive Assistant Pete Carmichael
Aug 13, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Tight Ends Coach Declan Doyle
Aug 25, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints helmet on the turf during warmups before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Pass Game Coordinator John Morton
Dec 10, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) talks with offensive coordinator John Morton before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Offensive Line Coach Zach Strief
Feb 7, 2010; Miami, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Zach Strief (64) hoists the Lombardi Trophy and celebrates after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Assistant Head Coach Mike Westhoff
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Special teams coach Mike Westhoff of the New Orleans Saints looks on during warms up prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Assistant Special Teams Coach Chris Banjo
Nov 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Chris Banjo (31) gestures in the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints won, 30-10. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Dan Dalrymple
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New Orleans Saints strength & conditioning coach Dan Dalrymple against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Saints defeated the Cardinals 48-41. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Vice President of Player Personnel Cody Rager
Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Saints football helmet before the game against the Carolina Panthers during the pregame at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Practice Squad WR A.T. Perry
Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver A.T. Perry (17) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Practice Squad LB Kwon Alexander
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 31: Kwon Alexander #5 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after sacking Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on October 31, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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