The New Orleans Saints are gearing up for the 2025-26 NFL season, set to kick off on September 7 against the Arizona Cardinals. Khristian Boyd, wearing number 97, will be pivotal in enhancing the team’s defensive line as he enters his second season. The legacy of this jersey number is rich, with past notable players like La'Roi Glover and Renaldo Turnbull shaping the team's defense over the years.

Glover, who wore 97 from 1997 to 2001, ranks among the franchise's elite, holding the single-season sack record with 17 in 2000. Turnbull, another former standout, achieved a career-high of 13 sacks in his Pro Bowl season. Boyd will strive to revive this jersey’s historical impact after the Saints struggled against the run without Malcolm Roach last season.