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The Dome Patrol

Posts Covering the Dome Patrol of the New Orleans Saints

Inside Linebacker Vaughan Johnson of the 1986 New Orleans Saints
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Saints Inside Linebacker Vaughan Johnson in 1986

ByPhil 10/13/202205/06/2025

Vaughan Johnson in 1986

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New Orleans Saints Linebacker Rickey Jackson in 1988
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4 Sacks for Ricky Jackson | 1988 New Orleans Saints

ByPhil 04/27/201807/17/2020

A picture of Hall of Fame Linebacker and Leader of the Dome Patrol Ricky Jackson from his 1988 4-sack game against the Detroit Lions.

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Hall of Fame Linebacker Ricky Jackson
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Rickey Jackson – Hall of Fame Saint

ByPhil 03/15/201601/02/2021

Ricky Jackson remains probably the most prolific defender in New Orleans Saints History. He played 13 seasons and started 195 for still holds the All-Time Saints team record for Sacks in a Career. Named to the Hall of Fame in 2010.

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Saints Linebacker Vaughan Johnson, a Portrait by Bob Graham
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Saints Linebacker Vaughan Johnson, a Portrait by Bob Graham

ByPhil 07/14/201510/30/2023

New Orleans Saints Linebacker and Dome Patrol member Vaughan Johnson played 8 seasons with the Saints and played in 4 Pro Bowls. Another portrait by New Orleans artist Bob Graham.

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Sam Mills of the New Orleans Saints
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Sam Mills of the Dome Patrol

ByPhil 10/12/201410/12/2014

A 4-time Pro Bowler Sam Mills played for the Saints from 1986 till 1994.

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Pat Swilling's 1992 Upper Deck Trading Card
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Pat Swilling | 1992 Upper Deck Card

ByPhil 10/05/201407/09/2018

The 1992 Pat Swilling Upper Deck Trading Card

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Frank Warren and the 1991 New Orleans Saints Defense

ByPhil 09/03/201401/10/2019

The New Orleans Saints defense had 6 sacks in the 1991 home game against Tampa Bay. Here is Frank Warren takes down Buc quarterback Chris Chandler

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New Orleans Saints Defense in the 1988 upset over the Rams

ByPhil 08/28/201401/16/2019

Picture of the 1988 New Orleans Saints defense stopping Ron Brown of the Rams in the memorable upset that year.

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Wayne Martin sacks Rodney Peete
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Wayne Martin Sacks Rodney Peete

ByPhil 08/01/201408/24/2014

Lions quarterback Rodney Peete is taken down by Saints All-Pro lineman Wayne Martin.

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Saints Defense Stops Hershell Walker
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1989 New Orleans Saints Defense Shuts Out Dallas

ByPhil 07/29/201409/03/2022

In the 1989 season opener against Dallas, the Dome Patrol gave a hearty welcome to Cowboy rookie quarterback Troy Aikmen with 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and a 28-0 shutout. Here Hershel Walker is dropped behind the line by noseguard Patrick Swoopes. Walker had a total of 10 yards rushing in the whole game. 1989 saw…

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The Dome Patrol
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The Dome Patrol

ByPhil 11/10/201310/14/2022

Rickey Jackson, Sam Mills, Pat Swilling and Vaughn Johnson. The 4 New Orleans Saint linebackers of the 1980s and 1990s that made up the Dome Patrol.

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