Elliott Davison takes No. 35 jersey for New Orleans Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
As the New Orleans Saints prepare for the 2026 season, second-year safety Elliott Davison will wear the No. 35 jersey during training camp. The Saints open the regular season on September 13 against the Detroit Lions. Davison, an undrafted rookie in 2025, aims to be the 17th player in franchise history to wear this number. Previous notable players include Hall of Famer Earl Campbell and local favorite Fakhir Brown. Davison's journey includes time spent primarily on the practice squad last year and a chance to solidify his role in a competitive safety group this summer.
- •Davison aims to become 17th player in Saints history to wear No. 35.
- •Saints will open regular season on September 13 against Detroit Lions.
- •Campbell and Brown are notable past players of No. 35.
- •Davison spent most of last year on the practice squad.
- •Current roster includes a competitive group of safeties.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Every Saints player to wear the No. 35 jersey
"The New Orleans Saints' history in the No. 35 jersey includes a cameo by Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell and local favorite Fakhir Brown
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