How each 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee fared vs. the Saints

With the 2026 Hall of Fame induction ceremony taking place this weekend, the football world has spent the past week reflecting on the greatness of this year’s five inductees and everything they gave to the game. Listing every accolade, record, and statistic from each player’s career would be a lengthy task, considering the incredible resumes they’ve built over the years. But because we cover the New Orleans Saints here at Saints Wire, we’re going to take a different approach that’s a little less tedious and a bit more intriguing for Saints fans.

Rather than revisiting every career accomplishment, we’re going to look back at what each Hall of Famer achieved against the Saints franchise. Division rival linebacker Luke Kuechly played a major role in Carolina’s success throughout the 2010s, making NFC South titles that much harder for New Orleans to capture. The same can be said for Larry Fitzgerald and Roger Craig, two longtime NFC stars who routinely made their presence felt against the Saints during their careers. Even Drew Brees, before becoming a franchise icon in New Orleans, had his own history against the Saints during his time with the San Diego Chargers.

While we celebrate the greatness of all five inductees this Saturday, let’s take a look back at what each player accomplished against the New Orleans Saints during their career.

Teams: Carolina Panthers

Record: 7-8

Stats:

• 141 total tackles (87 solo)
• 1 interception
• 1 fumble recovery

Teams:Arizona Cardinals

Record: 3-4

Stats:

• 32 receptions
• 397 receiving yards
• 1 receiving touchdown

Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings

Record: 12-5

Stats:

• 797 rushing yards
• 62 receptions
• 444 receiving yards
• 5 rushing touchdowns

Teams: San Diego Chargers

Record: 1-0

Stats:

• 22 completions
• 257 passing yards
• 4 passing touchdowns

Teams: New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts

Record: 4-2

Stats:

• 6/7 on field goals
• 19/19 on extra points

This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: How each 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee fared vs. the Saints