Julian Blackmon leads Saints countdown wearing No. 23 jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
With 23 days until the season opener, Julian Blackmon is wearing the No. 23 jersey for the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are scheduled to play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 13, marking the start of the 2026 season. Blackmon joins a notable list of 18 players who have worn the number in franchise history, including Saints legends such as Pierre Thomas and Marshon Lattimore. The series highlights each player and their contributions to the team, showcasing the significance of the No. 23 jersey within the Saints’ legacy.
- •Saints play Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 13.
- •Julian Blackmon is the current player wearing No. 23.
- •18 players have worn No. 23 in franchise history.
- •Notable former players include Dave Whitsell and Pierre Thomas.
- •Countdown to kickoff series highlights each player's contributions.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — 23 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 23 jersey
"Saints legends Dave Whitsell, Pierre Thomas, and Marshon Lattimore stand above all who have worn a No. 23 jersey in New Orleans' history.
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