Zach Wood named Saints Player of the Day ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Zach Wood is recognized as the Saints Player of the Day as the team prepares for the 2026 regular season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13. Wood, a long snapper who entered the NFL in 2016, has become a key veteran for the Saints. His contributions to special teams are often overlooked, yet he has played in 149 consecutive games, making him one of the league's most dependable players in his position. The Saints aim to improve their special teams performance as they enter the new season, and Wood remains a central figure in that strategy.
- •Zach Wood has been with the Saints for several years since joining in 2016.
- •He has played in 149 consecutive games, second among active players.
- •Wood was honored for his contributions as a long snapper in training camp.
- •The Saints will open their season against the Detroit Lions on September 13.
- •Wood earned second-team All-Pro recognition in 2022.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Zach Wood is the Saints Player of Day 49
"Zach Wood went from a late entry to a training camp competition to one of the longest-tenured veterans on the team. He's our Saints Player of the Day.
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