3 impactful NFL players you forgot played for the New Orleans Saints

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 20: Brandin Cooks #13 of the Houston Texans runs onto the field during player introductions against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 20: Brandin Cooks #13 of the Houston Texans runs onto the field during player introductions against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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Over the years the Saints have seen some pretty talented players come in, play well, and move one from the team to find success with other teams.

The New Orleans Saints have started their year off 3-2. This has been the earliest that they have lost two games in one season in quite a few years. Speaking of the past years, the black and gold have had a great past.

Just thinking about the past decade, the Saints have made the playoffs every year for the past three years, tieing a franchise record. They have won the NFC South regular-season divisional title for the last three years straight and five times in the last decade.

On top of the team accolades, the Saints have had a plethora of good players that have put on the black and gold. From rookies to future Hall-of-Famers, everyone understands what those colors mean to the team and the city.

There are some players who retired with the team and then there are some players who decided to leave and go find success with other teams. Here are the top three former Saints players that are having immense success elsewhere in the NFL.