New Orleans Saints count down to season opener, highlight No. 77 history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The New Orleans Saints are 77 days away from their regular-season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13, 2026. Dillon Radunz currently wears No. 77 as the 21st player in franchise history to do so, entering his sixth NFL season. The number has seen notable offensive linemen, including Willie Roaf and Carl Nicks, who are significant figures in the team's history. Radunz faces competition this training camp following a season where he had to step up due to injuries on the offensive line.
- •Saints open their season against the Detroit Lions on September 13, 2026.
- •Dillon Radunz is the current player wearing No. 77 for the Saints.
- •Willie Roaf and Carl Nicks are the most recognized players to have worn 77.
- •Radunz is competing for a spot after significant playing time due to injuries in 2025.
- •The team anticipates training camp to start next month.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — 77 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 77 jersey
"Legendary offensive linemen Willie Roaf and Carl Nicks headline the New Orleans Saints' history in the number 77 jersey.
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