Our countdown to the New Orleans Saints’ season opener is kicking off. There are 99 days until Sept. 8’s game with the Carolina Panthers, so we’ll be counting down the days by looking back at every player to wear that jersey number in Saints history.
No. 99 is currently worn by defensive end Chase Young, who won it from defensive tackle Khalen Saunders. Other notable defensive tackles to use it include Shy Tuttle, most recently, as well as fan-favorites like Hollis Thomas, Norman Hand, and the great Tony Elliott, who was the first to put it on.
With 99 days to go until kickoff, here’s a look back at each player to use No. 99 with the Saints (via
Continue reading...No. 99 is currently worn by defensive end Chase Young, who won it from defensive tackle Khalen Saunders. Other notable defensive tackles to use it include Shy Tuttle, most recently, as well as fan-favorites like Hollis Thomas, Norman Hand, and the great Tony Elliott, who was the first to put it on.
With 99 days to go until kickoff, here’s a look back at each player to use No. 99 with the Saints (via