Gleason, Koenen reunite at statue ahead of Saints kickoff

ESPN carries scheduled matchup from New Orleans

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

Steve Gleason's block of Michael Koenen's punt helped change the energy around the #Saints forever ⚜️ 20 years later, G Via @Saints on X

What happened: Steve Gleason and Michael Koenen reunited at the statue commemorating the punt block. The reunion came ahead of the scheduled Saints game on ESPN.

Why it matters: The play remains linked with a shift in energy around the Saints. The pre-kickoff moment places that history alongside the current matchup.

What to watch: Kickoff remains pending, with the scheduled matchup to follow the reunion.

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