Countdown To Kickoff - 2024 New Orleans Saints
Excerpts from two articles by John Sigler of Saints Wire 6/11/24 as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com
June 11th, 2024 - Tommy Hudson - Number 89
We’re down to 89 days before the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 season, starting with a home game against the division-rival Carolina Panthers. And we’re continuing to count down the days by dialing in on each Saints player to wear the corresponding jersey number. No. 89 is tight end Tommy Hudson.
Hudson wore the No. 88 jersey at rookie minicamp in May, but he’s since moved to No. 89. It’s a well-known number for a tight end to Saints fans, who saw Josh Hill use it in 126 games with the team from 2013 to 2020 (including nine playoff games).
But what is Hudson’s story? What are realistic expectations for him this summer? Let’s explore:
Full Article in the Link Below:
https://saintswire.usatoday.com/202...son-countdown-tommy-hudson-nfl-arizona-state/
Some other Saints players who have worn the #89 in the past are:
Rashid Shaheed (2022)
Josh Hill (2013-2020)
Quinn Early (1991-1995)
Wes Chandler (1978-1981)
Dave Long (1969)
More Saints players who have worn the #89 in the past are listed in the Link Below to the Full Article:
https://saintswire.usatoday.com/lis...-change-josh-hill-nfl/?itm_source=parsely-api
Excerpts from two articles by John Sigler of Saints Wire 6/11/24 as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com
June 11th, 2024 - Tommy Hudson - Number 89
Countdown to Kickoff: Tommy Hudson is the Saints Player of Day 89
We’re down to 89 days before the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 season, starting with a home game against the division-rival Carolina Panthers. And we’re continuing to count down the days by dialing in on each Saints player to wear the corresponding jersey number. No. 89 is tight end Tommy Hudson.
Hudson wore the No. 88 jersey at rookie minicamp in May, but he’s since moved to No. 89. It’s a well-known number for a tight end to Saints fans, who saw Josh Hill use it in 126 games with the team from 2013 to 2020 (including nine playoff games).
But what is Hudson’s story? What are realistic expectations for him this summer? Let’s explore:
- Name (Age): Tommy Hudson (27)
- Position: Tight end
- Height, weight: 6-foot-5, 255 pounds
- Relative Athletic Score: N/A
- 2024 salary cap hit: $915,000
- College: Arizona State
- Drafted: Undrafted in 2020 (Tennessee Titans)
- NFL experience: 2 seasons
Full Article in the Link Below:
https://saintswire.usatoday.com/202...son-countdown-tommy-hudson-nfl-arizona-state/
Some other Saints players who have worn the #89 in the past are:
Rashid Shaheed (2022)
Josh Hill (2013-2020)
Quinn Early (1991-1995)
Wes Chandler (1978-1981)
Dave Long (1969)
More Saints players who have worn the #89 in the past are listed in the Link Below to the Full Article:
89 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 89
https://saintswire.usatoday.com/lis...-change-josh-hill-nfl/?itm_source=parsely-api