Saints gear up for season with look back at No. 48 jersey history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
With 48 days remaining until the New Orleans Saints' 2026 season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13, the team reflects on the history of the No. 48 jersey. This number has been worn by only eight players in the franchise's history, including notable contributions from players like Andy Livingston and J.T. Gray. As of now, no player occupies the No. 48 jersey heading into training camp. Gray, who wore the number from 2018 until 2025, was a key special teams contributor. The jersey has remained vacant since Gray's departure after last season.
- •Saints opening game is on September 13 against the Lions.
- •No. 48 has been worn by only eight players in franchise history.
- •J.T. Gray was the last player to wear No. 48 until 2025.
- •Gray earned a Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro honors.
- •The No. 48 jersey remains vacant as training camp approaches.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — 48 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 48 jersey
"Some surprising contributors made their mark in a brief history of the 48 jersey for the New Orleans Saints. J.T. Gray is an undrafted success story.
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