INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 29: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints and Chris Olave #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after Hill's rushing touchdown during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
For the second year in a row the New Orleans Saints have increased the amount of captains on their roster. They went from six to seven in 2023 and have now jumped to eight captains ahead of the season opener with the Carolina Panthers, per NewOrleans.Football's Mike Triplett.
The Saints overhauled their leadership team in a major way in 2023. Derek Carr, Tyrann Mathieu, Erik McCoy and Zach Wood were all first-time captains for the first time in New Orleans. This year, Taysom Hill is the only new face among the bunch.
Captains are voted on by the players. The addition of Hill gives the Saints three captains on both offense and defense. The Saints have two additional special teams players to round out the eight-man list:
Defense: Cameron Jordan (captain since 2015)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 02: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after defeating the Carolina Panthers 18-10 at Caesars Superdome on January 02, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Defense: Demario Davis (captain since 2018)
Jan 8, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) reacts to making a tackle against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Defense: Tyrann Mathieu (captain since 2023)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 01: Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the New Orleans Saints and Jack Stoll #89 of the Philadelphia Eagles react during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on January 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Special teams: J.T. Gray (captain since 2021)
Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints safety J.T. Gray (48) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
Special teams: Zach Wood (captain since 2023)
Aug 26, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints long snapper Zach Wood (49) looks on during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Offense: Derek Carr (captain since 2023)
Aug 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) prepares to throw a pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Offense: Erik McCoy (captain since 2023)
Sep 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) on a time out against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Offense: Taysom Hill (first-time captain in 2024)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 28: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates as he scores on a 30-yard touchdown run during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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