👉 Ernie Wheelwright was the first to wear the number 39 jersey for the Saints, playing in the franchise's first four seasons. 👉 Brett Maxie was a key member of the vaunted Dome Patrol defense and will be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame in 2025. 👉 Chris Reis holds a special place in Saints history for his role in the team's Super Bowl XLIV win. 👉 Brandon Browner had a tumultuous tenure with the Saints, committing numerous penalties and being released by the team. 👉 The latest player to wear the number 39 jersey is kicker Charlie Smyth, who is trying to unseat incumbent Blake Grupe for the New Orleans kicking job.