The New Orleans Saints are shaking things up with some fresh jersey numbers for their latest roster additions and a few returning players. As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, let's dive into the numbers that fans will want to keep an eye on:
New to the team, running back Travis Etienne Jr. will don No. 3, while punter Ryan Wright takes on No. 17.
Kaden Elliss, the linebacker, will sport No. 55, and left guard David Edwards will be wearing No. 76.
Tight end Noah Fant rounds out the newcomers with No. 87.
Returning players are also switching it up. Wide receiver Trey Palmer moves to No. 10 from No. 17, and Ronnie Bell, another wide receiver, shifts to No. 11 from No.
- Ja'Lynn Polk, also a wide receiver, will now wear No. 13, previously No.
- Edge rusher Myles Cole changes to No. 57 from No. 55, and wide receiver Damien Alford transitions to No. 85 from No.
In a potential move, cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry has expressed his desire to switch to No. 1, following Alontae Taylor's departure. This change isn’t official on the team’s site yet, but it’s something to watch for. Keep an eye on Cole, a former Jacksonville Jaguars pick hailing from Shreveport, La., and Alford, who made waves in the CFL with his towering 6-foot-6, 224-pound frame.
For those tracking available numbers, these remain open: Nos. 0, 1, 7, 18, 19, 26, 32, 36, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 70, 79, 88, 94, and 98. Stay tuned as more updates are sure to come in the weeks ahead.