Sports News Report
Sport: MMACountry: CanadaCategory: Scores & Results

Tyree Wilson takes over No. 98 jersey for Saints ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:04 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Tyree Wilson takes over No. 98 jersey for Saints ahead of 2026 season
Summary

Tyree Wilson, who joined the New Orleans Saints from the Las Vegas Raiders during the 2026 NFL Draft, will wear No. 98 in training camp. This comes 98 days before the Saints' season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13. Historically, No. 98 has been worn by notable players including Willie Whitehead and Sheldon Rankins. The Saints have had a mixed history with this number, with only three of the 13 players wearing it being first-round draft picks. Wilson hopes to revive his career after a disappointing stint in Las Vegas.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
By the Numbers
  • •Tyree Wilson traded to Saints and will wear No. 98
  • •Saints season opener set for September 13 against Lions
  • •Notable players who wore No. 98 include Willie Whitehead
  • •Only three of 13 players in history were first-round picks
  • •Wilson aims to rebound from unproductive tenure with Raiders
Latest Updates
  • 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — 97 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear No. 97
  • 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — 98 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear No. 98
What they're saying
"

Three first-round draft choices and the underrated Willie Whitehead headline a group of linemen who wore the No. 98 jersey with the New Orleans Saints

"

A couple of high-draft picks and the dominant La'Roi Glover highlight our look back at New Orleans Saints players who have worn the No. 97 jersey.

Related Teams & Leagues
MMA

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days