Isaac Yiadom and others honored as Saints highlight No. 27 jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The New Orleans Saints are 27 days away from their 2026 regular season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13. Current player Isaac Yiadom wears the No. 27 jersey, becoming the 20th player in franchise history to do so. Notable previous wearers include Walter 'Flea' Roberts, Malcolm Jenkins, and Aaron Stecker, each leaving significant marks on the team. Yiadom, an eight-year veteran, is in his second stint with the Saints. As part of the countdown to kickoff series, the history of the No. 27 jersey is being revisited, highlighting the contributions of past players who have donned the number.
- •Saints opener against the Lions is set for September 13, 2026.
- •Isaac Yiadom is the latest player to wear No. 27.
- •Malcolm Jenkins is a notable former No. 27, expected to be in the Saints Hall of Fame.
- •Walter 'Flea' Roberts was the first to wear No. 27 for the Saints in 1967.
- •Countdown to the season opener highlights players who wore No. 27.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — 27 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 27 jersey
""Flea" Roberts tops the offensive players and Malcolm Jenkins stands above some defensive standouts who have worn a No. 27 jersey in Saints history.
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