Ricky Jackson is still the undisputed champion when it come to the Top 10 Sacks in a career for the Saints. As far as active Saint players, Cam Jordan has made it to the #2 spot on the list passing over Who Dat Defensivel Legends Pat Swilling and Wayne Martin.
| Player | Sacks | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Rickey Jackson ☨ | 115 | 1981-1993 |
| Cam Jordan | 107 | 2011-2021 |
| Wayne Martin ☨ | 82.5 | 1989-1999 |
| Pat Swilling ☨ | 76.5 | 1986-1992 |
| Will Smith ☨ | 67.5 | 2004-2012 |
| Frank Warren ☨ | 52.5 | 1981-1994 |
| Joe Johnson ☨ | 50.5 | 1994-2001 |
| La Roi Glover ☨ | 50 | 1997-2001 |
| Charles Grant | 47.0 | 2002-2009 |
| Jim Wilks ☨ | 45.5 | 1981-1993 |
| Darren Howard | 44.5 | 2000-2005 |
| Renaldo Turnbull | 44.5 | 1990-1996 |
| Bruce Clark | 39.5 | 1982-1988 |
- Bold Text – Currently Still Active on Team
- ☨ – Member of New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
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Bruce Clark
How many sacks did Jackson have in 1981, before they were “officially” kept in the books?
I want to say 8. That stat comes from a couple of “unofficial” references I have come across.
Cam Jordan has a chance to break 100 before his career is done. By the end of this season he should be all alone at #5.
I believe you are right about Rickey Jackson’s 1981 sacks.
This is what I’ve found on him so far.
Year Team Int. Yards Avg. TD’s Solo Tackles Assisted Tackles Total Tackles QB Sacks QB Pressures Forced Fumbles Fumbles Recovered Passes Defenced Blocked Kicks Safeties TD’s
81 Saints 0 0 0.0 0 85 40 125 8.0 2 1 0 0
82 Saints 1 32 32.0 0 32 15 47 4.5 1 2 0 0
83 Saints 1 0 0.0 0 70 98 168 12.0 0 2 0 0
84 Saints 1 14 14.0 0 107 92 199 12.0 4 4 8 0 0
85 Saints 0 0 0.0 0 69 38 107 11.0 0 0 0 0
86 Saints 1 1 1.0 0 85 32 117 9.0 6 1 0 0
87 Saints 2 4 2.0 0 57 17 74 9.5 3 0 4 0 0
88 Saints 1 16 16.0 0 71 21 92 7.0 2 0 1 0
89 Saints 0 0 0.0 0 40 7 47 7.5 3 0 0 0
90 Saints 0 0 0.0 0 49 19 68 6.0 4 7 0 0
91 Saints 0 0 0.0 0 47 12 59 11.5 3 4 0 0
92 Saints 0 0 0.0 0 56 10 66 13.5 6 3 0 0
93 Saints 0 0 0.0 0 67 12 79 11.5 4 3 0 0
94 49ers 0 0 0.0 0 38 2 40 3.5 2 2 0 0
95 49ers 1 1 1.0 0 32 4 36 9.5 0 0 0 0
8 68 8.5 0 905 419 1324 136.0 40 29 0 0