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Kicker Daniel Carlson wears number 10 for Saints ahead of season opener

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Kicker Daniel Carlson wears number 10 for Saints ahead of season opener

Summary

The New Orleans Saints prepare for their 2026 season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13. Kicker Daniel Carlson will wear the number 10 jersey for the team this season. Carlson, an eight-year veteran, was added during training camp to address the kicking position. He is the 16th player in franchise history to wear this number. Previous players to wear number 10 include receivers Brandin Cooks, Tre'Quan Smith, Marquez Callaway, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, along with quarterbacks Chase Daniel and Jamie Martin. The team continues to finalize its roster as the travel date to Detroit approaches.

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•The New Orleans Saints open the 2026 season against the Detroit Lions on September 13.
•Daniel Carlson becomes the 16th player in franchise history to wear the number 10 jersey.
•Brandin Cooks holds the distinction of being the highest-drafted player to wear number 10 for the team.
•The Saints used 16 different players in the number 10 jersey since the franchise began in 1967.

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