New Orleans Saints rank top 20 unofficial sacks leaders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:14 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have published a ranking of their top 20 unofficial sacks leaders in franchise history. The list, compiled by Pro Football Reference, includes notable names such as DE Cameron Jordan, who leads with 132 sacks, and LB Rickey Jackson, who has 123 sacks. Sacks have only been officially counted by the NFL since 1982, but this list stretches back further to highlight earlier contributors. The ranking showcases a blend of past and present players, emphasizing the skill and effort required to achieve such statistics. Fans can now reflect on the legacy of these defensive players who have greatly impacted the team's history.
- •Cameron Jordan leads with 132 unofficial sacks
- •Rickey Jackson follows with 123 sacks
- •List includes players from 1973 to 2025
- •Sacks were officially counted from 1982 onwards
- •Pro Football Reference provides historical context
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Top 20 unofficial sacks leaders in New Orleans Saints history
"The NFL has only counted sacks since 1982, but the team at Pro Football Reference went back further. Who are the Saints' 20 all-time sacks leaders?
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