There are 98 days remaining until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 season against the Carolina Panthers, and we’re continuing to count down the days by reflecting on each player to wear that jersey number in Saints franchise history.
No. 98 belongs to defensive end Payton Turner, who picked it up when another former Saints first-round pick, Sheldon Rankins, left in free agency the same year Turner was drafted. It’s been a popular choice for first-round defensive linemen in Saints history; Sedrick Ellis also wore it as the team’s top pick back in 2008.
With 98 days to go until kickoff, here’s a look back at each player to use No. 98 with the Saints (via
Continue reading...No. 98 belongs to defensive end Payton Turner, who picked it up when another former Saints first-round pick, Sheldon Rankins, left in free agency the same year Turner was drafted. It’s been a popular choice for first-round defensive linemen in Saints history; Sedrick Ellis also wore it as the team’s top pick back in 2008.
With 98 days to go until kickoff, here’s a look back at each player to use No. 98 with the Saints (via