Saints highlight players who wore No. 83 ahead of 2026 opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The countdown to the New Orleans Saints' 2026 regular season opener has reached 83 days, as they prepare to face the Detroit Lions on September 13. Juwan Johnson, wearing No. 83 for a seventh consecutive year, is noted as having the best statistical season of his career last year. The Saints have a rich history with the No. 83 jersey, having seen notable players like Willie Snead and Donte' Stallworth don it. This series on player history continues with insights into each player who wore the number throughout franchise history. The Saints are set to kick off their season on the road against the Lions.
- •Juwan Johnson wears No. 83 for sixth straight year.
- •New Orleans plays Detroit Lions on September 13.
- •History includes Willie Snead and Donte' Stallworth.
- •Count of 83 days until regular season opener.
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — 83 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 83 jersey
"Juwan Johnson leads an impressive history of the No. 83 for the Saints that includes Willie Snead, Donte' Stallworth, Billy Miller, and Torrance Small
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