With former QB/TE/RB Taysom Hill no longer on the New Orleans Saints roster, the #7 he wore became available. There are not many single-digit numbers that players can choose from, so #7 was going to be sought after, but at the start of training camp, QB Hunter Dekkers was given the number.
Regarding Dekkers’ new number, it seems that it is once again on the move, and this time, safety Jonas Sanker will be wearing #7 for the 2026 season. Dekkers will now be #13.
Sanker is now No. 7.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) August 13, 2026
Dekkers is 13.
Moving forward, we are likely going to see some new jersey numbers throughout the team, especially after the roster cuts begin. For Sanker, he also has a new position on the roster as he is playing slot in 2026, so a new number is a perfect way to start a new path in his career.