John Sigler
June 24, 2024 5:55 am CT
We’re highlighting every New Orleans Saints player who has worn the No. 76 jersey as we count down the days to kickoff for the 2024 season. Week 1’s Saints-Panthers game is 76 days away, so that’s where we’re picking up our countdown.
The number currently belongs to Trajan Jeffcoat, an undrafted rookie who played college football at Arkansas and Missouri. The most notable player to wear No. 76 to most Saints fans might be Jonathan Goodwin, the starting center on the Super Bowl XLIV-winning team. But older fans might recall right tackle Don Morrison, who started 92 of his 94 games with the Saints in the 1970’s while protecting Archie Manning.
Here is the full list, via Pro Football Reference:
Trajan Jeffcoat (2024)
Oct 21, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Mike Wright (14) throws a pass against Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat (7) during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
John Penisini (2023)
Dec 19, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle John Penisini (98) jogs off the field during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Calvin Throckmorton (2021-2022)
Nov 21, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints guard Calvin Throckmorton (76) prepares to block against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Taylor Stallworth (2018)
Sep 30, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) fumbles the ball as New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth (76) recovers the loose ball during the 4th quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Tony McDaniel (2017)
Jan 7, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tony McDaniel (76) and defensive end George Johnson (90) try to block a field goal by Carolina Panthers place kicker Graham Gano (9) during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Tony Hills(2015-2016)
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Tony Hills (76) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Saints defeated the Cardinals 48-41. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Akiem Hicks (2012-2015)
May 24, 2012; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints rookie defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (76) during organized team activities at the team’s practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Pat McQuistan(2011)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JANUARY 14: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammate Pat McQuistan #76 after a 66 yard touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter of the NFC Divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park on January 14, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Jonathan Goodwin (2006-2010)
Nov 25, 2010; Arlington, TX, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) takes a snap from center Jonathan Goodwin (76) against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Tutan Reyes (2001)
Jan. 15, 2006; Chicago, IL USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker (76) Tutan Reyes, quarterback (17) Jake Delhomme and the Panthers bench celebrate in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of the NFC divisional playoff game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Carolina won 29-21. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2006 Matt Cashore
Keno Hills (1996-1998)
1 Nov 1998: A portrait of Keno Hills #76 of the New Orleans Saints taken as he waits on the side-lines during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Eriksson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Laforet /Allsport
Dwaine Board(1988)
Jan 24, 1982; Pontiac, MI, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers defensive ends Dwaine Board (76) and Fred Dean (74) pressure Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson (14) during Super Bowl XVI at the Pontiac Superdome. The 49ers defeated the Bengals 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Jim Pietrzak (1979-1984)
Jan 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Saints helmet during warmups against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Hunt (1978)
Aug 9, 2018; Jacksonville, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints helmet sits on the bench during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Don Morrison(1971-1977)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 13: A New Orleans Saints helmet is seen on the bench during the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on October 13, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Dave Rowe (1967-1970)
Sep 17, 1967; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Dave Rowe (76) and linebacker Dave Simmons (53) tackle Los Angeles running back Dick Bass (42) at Tulane Stadium. The Rams beat the Saints 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons- USA TODAY Sports
