There are 90 days left on the calendar until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2025 season, so we’re counting down the days by looking back at every player to wear the corresponding jersey number.
Right now, the No. 90 jersey belongs to defensive tackle Bryan Bresee. He’s looking to build on the success he found his first two years after learning a new system in Year 3. But before he picked up No. 90 it was used by a number of talented defensive linemen — guys like Tanoh Kpassagnon (who switched to No. 92 last year), Malcom Brown, and Nick Fairley. Go back further and you’ll find names like Jared Tomich and James Williams, a versatile linebacker the Saints drafted out of Mississippi State back in 1990.
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With 90 days left until the 2025 season opens up, here’s the full list of players to wear No. 90 for the Saints (via Pro Football Reference):
Bryan Bresee (2023-Present)
Aug 20, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers guard Austen Pleasants (75) blocks New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (90) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Tanoh Kpassagnon (2021-2022)
November 27, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) against New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (90) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Montravius Adams (2021)
5/31/18; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Montravius Adams (90) is shown during organized team activities. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK
Malcom Brown (2019-2020)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 20: Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints is congratulated by Malcom Brown #90 after a play during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 20, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
Jay Bromley (2018)
Sep 23, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) makes a move against New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) and defensive tackle Jay Bromley (90) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
George Johnson (2017)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 24: George Johnson #90 of the New Orleans Saints in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Nick Fairley (2016)
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley (90) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Saints defeated the Cardinals 48-41. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Tavaris Barnes (2015)
Aug 3, 2015; White Sulphur Springs, WV, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan instructs defensive lineman Tavaris Barnes (90) during training camp at The Greenbrier. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
Turk McBride (2011-2012)
Aug 25, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Turk McBride (90) knocks the ball out of the arm of Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) during second half of their preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Texans 34-27. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
DeMario Pressley (2009)Kenny Smith (2001-2003)
MIAMI – AUGUST 15: Defensive tackles Kenny Smith #90 and Grady Jackson #91 of the New Orleans Saints crush quarterback Jay Fiedler #9 of the Miami Dolphins during the NFL preseason game on August 15, 2002 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Saints won 24-7. (Photo By Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)
Jared Tomich (1997-2000)
22 Aug 1997: Jared Tomich #90 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during a game against the Chicago Bears at the Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Saints defeated the Bears 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
Israel Stanley (1995)
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
James Williams (1990-1994)
Nov 3, 1991; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jim Everett (11) hits the ground in front of New Orleans Saints linebacker James Williams (90) at Anaheim Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
Walter Johnson (1989)
Mar 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; Detailed view of New Orleans Saints helmet at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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