The day has finally come. New Orleans Saints training camp opens in a few days, and there is a lot of work to do. You already know that big names like Chase Young and Talise Fuaga have joined the team. But there are dozens of new faces and numbers on the roster that were not on the team last year. Some veteran players have even changed their uniform numbers, like nose tackle Cullen Sanders (from No. 99 to No. 50) and punter Lou Hedley (who wore No. 39 last season but has now switched to No. 15).
There’s a lot to catch up on. Here are the Saints’ training camp new recruits and their uniform numbers we know so far:
Denver, Colorado, USA, August 28, 2021. Denver Broncos cornerback Mac McCain III (49) plays against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Credit: C. Morgan Engel – USA Today Sports
Tampa, Florida, USA, October 15, 2023. Detroit Lions cornerback Will Harris (25) reacts after intercepting the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck – USA Today Sports
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay (50) signs autographs for fans after training camp at Missouri Western State University on July 24, 2023 in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA. Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Chicago Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman (14) warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA on January 8, 2023. Credit: Daniel Bartell – USA TODAY Sports
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA – MAY 28: Cedric Wilson Jr. wearing number 11 of the New Orleans Saints participates in an OTA offseason workout at the New Orleans Saints Practice Facility on May 28, 2024 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Greisen/Getty Images)
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA – MAY 28: New Orleans Saints player Equanimeous St. Brown (number 13) participates in an OTA offseason workout at the New Orleans Saints Practice Facility in Metairie, Louisiana on May 28, 2024. (Photo by Chris Greisen/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Stanley Morgan (17) during warmups before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, October 16, 2022. Credit: Steven Lu – USA TODAY Sports
Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA, October 8, 2023. New Orleans Saints punter Lou Hedley (39) greets fans as he makes his way onto the field after warming up before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara – USA Today Sports
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bub Means (16) practices receiving during rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, May 11, 2024. Credit: Steven Lu – USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) practices passing during rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, May 11, 2024. Credit: Steven Lu – USA TODAY Sports
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderick Teamer (33) leaves the field after a 38-20 win over the Houston Texans at Allegiant Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Paradise, Nevada, USA. Source: Steven R. Silvani – USA Today Sports
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, December 31, 2022. Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) reacts after a defensive play against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second half of the 2022 Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Webers – USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints fullback Ernest Crownover (42) and running back Jacob Kibodi (35) watch rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on May 11, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Credit: Steven Lu – USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, August 13, 2023. A detailed photo of the New Orleans Saints helmets and gloves before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome. Credit: Steven Lu – USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints safety Lawrence Johnson (37) conducts a drill during rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, May 11, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Steven Lu – USA TODAY Sports
Fort Worth, Texas, USA, November 26, 2022. TCU Horned Frogs safety Millard Bradford (28) throws an interception in front of Iowa State Cyclones tight end DeShawn Hanika (83) during the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Bradford returned the interception 36 yards for a touchdown. Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, March 3, 2024. NFL International Player Pathway placekicker Charlie Smith (PK12) attends the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee – USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Chargers fullback Xander Holbert (40) warms up before the start of the first quarter of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, USA, August 25, 2023. Credit: Stan Seto – USA TODAY Sports
Vanderbilt Commodores punter Matthew Hayball (45) punts the ball during the first half of a game against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Gainesville, Florida. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jacob Roberts (50) and linebacker Isaiah Stalbard (44) practice at linebacker during rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, May 11, 2024. Credit: Steven Lu – USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta, Georgia, USA, October 15, 2023: Washington Commanders linebacker Khaleke Hudson (47) reacts after a tackle during the second half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Credit: Brett Davis – USA Today Sports
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 13: New Orleans Saints player Karlen Sanders (number 99) watches during a preseason game at Caesars Superdome on August 13, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Greisen/Getty Images)
Texas Longhorns linebacker Jaylan Ford (41) takes the field for the Big 12 Championship game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Aaron E. Martinez/American Statesman/USA Today Network
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 13: Monty Rice (number 56) of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after making a tackle during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Nissan Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)
Boston College Eagles offensive lineman Kyle Hagel (60) faces off against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back LaMyles Brooks (1) during the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, October 21, 2023. Source: Brett Davis – USA Today Sports
Tulane Green Wave offensive lineman Cynthia Haynesworth (52) waits to snap the ball during the first half of a game against the Memphis Tigers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on October 13, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, November 27, 2023 – Chicago Bears guard Lucas Patrick (62) warms up before the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Credit: Jeffrey Becker – USA Today Sports
Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Malachi Coleman (15) and offensive lineman Nourreddin Nouri (63) play during the fourth quarter of a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. Credit: Dylan Widger – USA TODAY Sports
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a Blue-White scrimmage at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA on September 3, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta – USA Today Sports
Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Kyler Baugh (93) celebrates after tackling Eastern Michigan Eagles quarterback Austin Smith (4) during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium on September 9, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Credit: Matt Krohn – USA Today Sports
ORCHARD PARK, NY – AUGUST 29: Olisaemeka Udoh (#74) of the Minnesota Vikings blocks Jeff Holland (#64) of the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of a preseason game at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY on August 29, 2019. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Talese Fuaga (75) watches during rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on May 11, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Credit: Steven Lu – USA TODAY Sports
Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Mike Wright (14) throws a pass to Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat (7) during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA, October 21, 2023. Source: Nelson Shenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nashville, Tennessee, USA, September 25, 2022. Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Justin Herron (71) leaves the field after warming up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Credit: Christopher Hanewinkel – USA Today Sports
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jermaine Jackson (80) conducts receiver drills during rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, May 11, 2024. Credit: Steven Lu – USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Mason Tipton (84) conducts drills during rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, May 11, 2024. Mandatory Courtesy of Steven Lu – USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints tight end Darin Holker (85) shares a laugh during rookie minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, May 11, 2024. Credit: Steven Lu – USA TODAY Sports
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) conducts a drill during training camp at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on July 28, 2022. Mandatory Courtesy of Lucas Pelletier – USA Today Sports
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kendall Vickers (95) leaves the field after warming up for a game against the Houston Texans at Allegiant Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Paradise, Nevada, USA. Credit: Steven R. Silvani – USA Today Sports
Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) leaves the field after a game against the New Orleans Saints at FedExField, Landover, Maryland, USA, October 10, 2021. Credit: Jeff Burke – USA Today Sports
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