NFL Teams Feature Notable No. 2 Players Ahead Season Openers

With the NFL season opener just days away, several teams are spotlighting players who wear the jersey number 2. The Las Vegas Raiders' top draft pick from Boise State, Ashton "Deuce" Jeanty, is set to make his debut, taking over the number 2 jersey from kicker Daniel Carlson, who previously brought distinction to the number. The New Orleans Saints will feature second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler wearing No. 2, joining a legacy that includes notable players like Aaron Brooks, who holds the franchise record for most games played wearing the number and was inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, the New York Giants honor kicker Raul Allegre as the best to wear No. 2, highlighting his crucial role in their 1986 Super Bowl-winning season with game-winning field goals. Lastly, the Pittsburgh Steelers' current No. 2, quarterback Mason Rudolph, is recognized as the best in the team's history for his solid backup performance and near entry into the franchise's top passing yard leaders. Each team reflects on the legacy and expectations tied to the No. 2 jersey as the new season approaches.