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Devaughn Vele will wear No. 14 for Saints in 2026 opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:28 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Devaughn Vele will wear No. 14 for Saints in 2026 opener

Summary

The New Orleans Saints will begin their 2026 season against the Detroit Lions on September 13. Devaughn Vele, a third-year wideout, will don the No. 14 jersey for the Saints. Vele is the 12th player to wear No. 14 in franchise history, taking over from cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry, who switched to No. 4 this offseason. New Orleans has a mix of players across decades associated with the number, including quarterbacks Karl Sweetan and Andy Dalton, as well as running back Mark Ingram. Vele played a significant role in the Saints' offense last season and is expected to do so again this year.

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By the Numbers

•Saints open 2026 season at Detroit on September 13.
•Devaughn Vele is the 12th player to wear No. 14.
•Kool-Aid McKinstry wore No. 14 last year but changed numbers.
•Historical players include Karl Sweetan and Andy Dalton.
•Vele had a key role in the Saints' offense last season.

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A few disappointing quarterbacks and one of the biggest draft blunders in Saints history litter our look back at the 14 jersey with the franchise.
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