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In my haste to copy and paste I didn't take the time to fact check the contents of the article.

Great Catch Webster!

Good to see some folks read the details. With a name like Webster you've probably read the entire Dictionary, right?


I'll go back and edit that post. For the record Bresee is currently 22 years old. He was born October 6th, 2001.

 

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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

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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:

Countdown to Kickoff: Tommy Hudson is the Saints Player of Day 89

Countdown to Kickoff: Tommy Hudson is the Saints Player of Day 89

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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​

89 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 89

89 days until New Orleans Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 89, from Rashid Shaheed and Josh Hill to Quinn Early and Wes Chandler

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Junes 12th, 2024 - Number 88

Currently no Saints player is wearing the number 88.


Updated 6/18/24 to include recently signed: Jesper Horsted

Player Name/Age: Jesper Horsted - 27
Position: Tight End
Height/Weight: 6'3", 237 Pounds
College: Princeton
Experience: 5 Years


From NewOrleansSaints.Com:

Five Things to Know about Saints tight end Jesper Horsted​

Five Things to Know about Saints tight end Jesper Horsted

Some Saints players who have worn the #88 in past are:

J.P Holtz (2022)
Jeremy Shockey (2008-2010)
Willie Jackson (2000-2001)
Floyd Turner (1989-1993)

Sources Below:

NewOrleansSaints.Com

Saints Roster | New Orleans Saints | NewOrleansSaints.com

Pro-Football-Reference.Com

All Players To Wear Number 88 For New Orleans Saints | Pro-Football-Reference.com

All Players To Wear Number 88 For New Orleans Saints

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Excerpts from an article on 6/13/24 by Jeremy Trottier of Saints Wire as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com

June 13th, 2024 - Foster Moreau - Number 87

Countdown to Kickoff: Foster Moreau is the Saints Player of Day 87​

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The 2024-2025 NFL season is getting closer and closer, with only 87 days left until the New Orleans Saints kickoff against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. As we count down the days until that first matchup, we look at the corresponding jersey number to the remaining days, which today is tight end Foster Moreau.

With that said, let’s take a look at Foster Moreau’s background up to this point, as well as what we should or can expect from him this upcoming season.

• Name (Age): Foster Moreau (27)
• Position: Tight end
• Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 250 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 9.45
• 2024 salary cap hit: $4,367,059
• College: LSU
• Drafted: Round 4, Pick 137 (Oakland Raiders)
• NFL experience: 5 seasons

Ful Article In Link Below:

Countdown to Kickoff: Foster Moreau is the Saints Player of Day 87

We’re continuing our kickoff to the regular season with Foster Moreau. The veteran tight end is the Saints Player of Day 87:

saintswire.usatoday.com

Some Saints players who have worn the number 87 in the past are:

Jared Cook (2029-2020)
Joe Horn (2000-2006)

 

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Trying to get caught up on this thread. Apologies for the delay. I've been away. Everyone here is welcome to contribute, especially if you see it get behind. Thanks!


June 14th - Michael Jacobson - Number 86

Countdown To Kickoff: Michael Jacobson is the Player of the Day

Name/Age: Michael Jacobson - 27
Height: 6'7"
Weight 244 Pounds
2024 Cap Hit: $795,000
Position: Tight End
College: Iowa State University
Undrafted in 2021


Jacobson went undrafted in 2021. He was signed to the Seahawks practice squad in 2021. He spent time on the Colts practice squad in 2021, 2022, and 2023. He was signed to the Saints practice squad in 2023. He has not yet been on an NFL active gameday roster.

Sources of information: NewOrleansSaints.Com and Pro-Football-Reference.Com

 

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Excerpts from an article on 6/15/24 by John Sigler of Saints Wire as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com

June 15th - Dalin Holker - Number 85

Countdown to Kickoff: Dallin Holker is the Saints Player of Day 85​

It’s always exciting to see an undrafted rookie drawing attention in the spring, and Dallin Holker has earned it. The former Colorado State tight end signed with the New Orleans Saints after the 2024 draft and has already begun making plays at spring practices.

But what are reasonable expectations for him in his rookie year? We’ll seek to answer that while highlighting Holker as our Saints Player of the Day while counting down to kickoff with the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, which is 85 days away. So let’s get to know Holker a little better:

• Name (Age): Dallin Holker (24)
• Position: Tight end
• Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 241 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 7.36
• 2024 salary cap hit: $798,333
• College: Colorado State
• Drafted: Undrafted in 2024 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: Rookie

Full Article In The Link Below:

Countdown to Kickoff: Dallin Holker is the Saints Player of Day 85

Dallin Holker is the New Orleans Saints Player of Day 85 as we count down to kickoff. The rookie tight end has a big opportunity in front of him:

saintswire.usatoday.com

 

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Excerpts from an article by Luke Loffredo of Saints Wire 6/16/24 as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com

June 16th, 2024

Countdown to Kickoff: Mason Tipton is the Saints Player of Day 84​

With now 84 days left until the New Orleans Saints’ regular season opener against the Carolina Panthers, we continue our countdown of players with the corresponding jersey number. Today’s player is undrafted free agent wide receiver Mason Tipton.

The history behind No. 84 brings some notable names to mind especially at the wide receiver position. The most glorified Saint to ever where the number is none other than LSU’s product Eric Martin, who is currently second in team history in career receptions and yards. Other notable players to wear this number are wide receiver Kenny Stills and wide receiver/returner Michael Lewis.

With Tipton being today’s player, let’s take a deep dive into his background and what he can potentially bring to the team.

• Name (Age): Mason Tipton (23)
• Position: Wide receiver
• Height, weight: 5-foot-11, 191 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 8.03
• 2024 salary cap hit: $798,333
• College: Yale
• Drafted: Undrafted in 2024 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: Rookie

Full Article Is In The Link Below:

Countdown to Kickoff: Mason Tipton is the Saints Player of Day 84

Countdown to Kickoff: Rookie wide receiver Mason Tipton is the New Orleans Saints Player of Day 84. What must he do to make the team?

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Excerpts from an article by John Sigler of Saints Wire 6/17/24 as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com

June 17th, 2024

Countdown to Kickoff: Juwan Johnson is the Saints Player of Day 83​

Juwan Johnson’s focus right now should be recovering from offseason foot surgery, but what are his big-picture goals in 2024? We’re counting down the days until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 season against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 8, and with 83 days left to go he’s our Saints Player of the Day.

Here’s a quick look at Johnson’s status with the Saints, and what he should be looking to achieve in 2024:

• Name (Age): Juwan Johnson (27)
• Position: Tight end
• Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 231 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 7.79
• 2024 salary cap hit: $7 million
• College: Oregon
• Drafted: Undrafted in 2020 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: 5 seasons

Johnson is in the final year of his contract, and he’s one of several big names the Saints will have to choose whether to re-sign in 2025 — along with guys like Rashid Shaheed, Paulson Adebo, Pete Werner, and maybe Chase Young and Payton Turner, plus Alvin Kamara if he and the Saints don’t reach an agreement on an extension this summer.


Full Article Is In The Link Below:

Countdown to Kickoff: Juwan Johnson is the Saints Player of Day 83

Juwan Johnson’s focus right now should be recovering from offseason foot surgery, but what are his big-picture goals in 2024? He’s our Saints Player of Day 83:

saintswire.usatoday.com

 

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Excerpts from an article by John Sigler of Saints Wire 6/17/24 as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com

June 17th, 2024

Countdown to Kickoff: Juwan Johnson is the Saints Player of Day 83​

Juwan Johnson’s focus right now should be recovering from offseason foot surgery, but what are his big-picture goals in 2024? We’re counting down the days until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 season against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 8, and with 83 days left to go he’s our Saints Player of the Day.

Here’s a quick look at Johnson’s status with the Saints, and what he should be looking to achieve in 2024:

• Name (Age): Juwan Johnson (27)
• Position: Tight end
• Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 231 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 7.79
• 2024 salary cap hit: $7 million
• College: Oregon
• Drafted: Undrafted in 2020 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: 5 seasons

Johnson is in the final year of his contract, and he’s one of several big names the Saints will have to choose whether to re-sign in 2025 — along with guys like Rashid Shaheed, Paulson Adebo, Pete Werner, and maybe Chase Young and Payton Turner, plus Alvin Kamara if he and the Saints don’t reach an agreement on an extension this summer.


Full Article Is In The Link Below:

Countdown to Kickoff: Juwan Johnson is the Saints Player of Day 83

Juwan Johnson’s focus right now should be recovering from offseason foot surgery, but what are his big-picture goals in 2024? He’s our Saints Player of Day 83:

saintswire.usatoday.com

I thought he got extended last season.

 

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I thought he got extended last season.

Johnson was a RFA after 2022. During the off-season early 2023 the Saints signed Juwan to a 2 year $12 Million deal for 2023-2024. 2024 is the final year of his current contract.

 

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Johnson was a RFA after 2022. During the off-season early 2023 the Saints signed Juwan to a 2 year $12 Million deal for 2023-2024. 2024 is the final year of his current contract.

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Currently no Saint player is wearing the number 82. (I have updated my post for number 88 to include newly signed Jesper Horsted.)

June 18th, 2024
Excerpts from an article by Luke Loffredo of Saints Wire 6/18/24 as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com:

82 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 82​

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Slowly but surely we are chipping away. Our countdown to the start of the New Orleans Saints’ 2024 season resumes with Day 82, meaning that we’ll be taking a look at each player that has had the privilege of suiting up with this number in a Saints uniform.

No. 82 isn’t one of the more iconic numbers in team history but a player that had not only cemented himself in the Saints locker room but within the New Orleans community, is none other than tight end Ben Watson. The 15-year pro spent the early portion of his career with the New England Patriots, winning two Super Bowls during his time there. After a short stint with Cleveland from 2010-2012, Watson signed with the Saints on a three-year deal in 2013. Starting a bit slow in his first couple of seasons as the blocking tight end next to Jimmy Graham, Watson hit career-highs in 2015 with Drew Brees at the helm, catching 74 passes for 825 yards and 6 touchdowns on the year. Watson finished off his career with a stop in Baltimore while also circling back to both New Orleans as well as New England on his way out the door. Statistically, Watson finished with 547 catches, 6,058 receiving yards and 44 touchdowns.

But Watson isn’t the only player to wear No. 82 for the Saints.

Full Article is in the Link Below:

82 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 82

82 days until New Orleans Saints season opener: Every player to wear No.82, from Bob Pollard to Benjamin Watson

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June 19th, 2024

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81 Days Until Saints Season Opener

Currently no Saints player is wearing the Number 81.

Some players who have worn the #81 for the Saints include:

Nick Vannett (2021-2022)
David Patten (2007-2008)
Michael Haynes (1994-1996)
Doug Atkins (1967-1969)

 

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Excerpts from an article 6/20/24 by Luke Loffredo of Saints Wire as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com


June 20th, 2024 - Jermaine Jackson - Number 80

Countdown to Kickoff: Jermaine Jackson is the Saints Player of Day 80​

One of the more coveted undrafted rookies of this year’s class for the New Orleans Saints is wide receiver/returner Jermaine Jackson out of Idaho. The former Vandals standout has an opportunity to make things happen in a specified role here in New Orleans.

Before we get to that though, let’s highlight Jackson as our Saints Player of the Day as we are now 80 days away from the Saints’ season opener against the Carolina Panthers.

• Name (Age): Jermaine Jackson (24)
• Position: Wide receiver
• Height, weight: 5-foot-7, 170 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 2.81
• 2024 salary cap hit: $798,333
• College: Idaho
• Drafted: Undrafted in 2024 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: Rookie

As things stand now for the Saints, Jackson is a longshot to make the team at the wide receiver position. With the top four spots already set between Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, A.T. Perry, and Cedrick Wilson Jr., Jackson will be competing against guys such as Equanimous St. Brown, Bub Means and Stanley Morgan Jr. for that fifth, possibly sixth spot on the depth chart. But this is where the value of Jackson as returns specialist matters.

At the backend of the receiving corps, Jackson has the potential to take a spot from another player due to his unique ability as a returner. Over his three years at Idaho Jackson combined for 536 yards on 36 punt return attempts, scoring on two of those and averaging about 15.7 yards per attempt. On kick returns Jackson was equally impressive accumulating 690 yards on 23 attempts, averaging 30 yards a return.

Full Article In The Link Below:

Countdown to Kickoff: Jermaine Jackson is the Saints Player of Day 80

Countdown to Kickoff: Jermaine Jackson is the New Orleans Saints Player of Day 80. What can the undrafted rookie do this summer to make the team?

saintswire.usatoday.com

Some other Saints players who have worn the number 80 in the past include:

Jimmy Graham (2023, 2010-2014)
Jarvis Landry (2022)
Darrnell Dinkins (2009)
Mark Campbell (2006-2008)
Jerome Pathon (2002-2004)
Brett Perriman (1988-1990)
Lindsay Scott (1982-1985)

 

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June 21st, 2024
Countdown To Kickoff

79 Days Until Saints Season Opener

Currently no Saints player is wearing the Number 79.