New Orleans Saints prepare for 2026 season with training camp roster updates
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The New Orleans Saints are 45 days away from their 2026 season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13. During training camp, linebacker Jackson Sirmon, a recent addition to the team, will wear the No. 45 jersey. This jersey has a history with the Saints, having been worn by 14 previous players, including fan-favorite fullback Jed Collins. Sirmon is competing for a backup linebacker spot and aims to make a significant contribution to the team, particularly on special teams.
- •Season opener on September 13 against the Detroit Lions.
- •Jackson Sirmon signed prior to offseason workouts.
- •No. 45 jersey has been worn by 14 players in franchise history.
- •Jed Collins is the most notable former player to wear No. 45.
- •Sirmon competing for backup linebacker position and special teams role.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — 40 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 40 jersey
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — 42 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 42 jersey
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — 43 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 43 jersey
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — 45 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 45 jersey
"Brian Milne and Delvin Breaux created some memorable moments as we look into the New Orleans Saints' history of the No. 40 jersey.
"Looking through a mostly unimpressive history of the No. 45 with the Saints, highlighted by fan-favorite fullback Jed Collins.
"Controversy litters our look back at the No. 42 in New Orleans Saints history. Here's every player who has worn the jersey.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 11:55 AM40 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 40 jersey
Brian Milne and Delvin Breaux created some memorable moments as we look into the New Orleans Saints' history of the No. 40 jersey.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 11:55 AM42 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 42 jersey
Controversy litters our look back at the No. 42 in New Orleans Saints history. Here's every player who has worn the jersey.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:21 PM43 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 43 jersey
A ball-hawking defensive back and an NFL record-holder highlight our look back at the No. 43 in New Orleans Saints history.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 11:55 AM45 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 45 jersey
Looking through a mostly unimpressive history of the No. 45 with the Saints, highlighted by fan-favorite fullback Jed Collins.
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