The Saints’ 2026 season opener is just 49 days away, and Zach Wood—wearing No. 49 for his ninth season—is ready to anchor the team’s special teams. Though long snappers rarely get headlines, Wood’s flawless consistency and 149-game streak since 2017 make him indispensable. He’s one of only eight Saints to wear No. 49, with Frank Wattelet (7 seasons, 91 games) being the last to don it before Wood. While Wattelet was a DB with 12 INTs and 10 fumbles recovered, Wood—listed as a DE but never on defense—has become a league staple. As New Orleans rebuilds, Wood’s reliability is their silent engine.
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