NEW ORLEANS – The Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for a their first game of the 2025 NFL season in New Orleans and Cards fans had a special treat waiting for them as former Cardinals QB Jake Plummer joined in during a fan parade.
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October 20, 2022; Glendale, Ariz; USA; Cardinals fans react to an interception returned for a touchdown by Isaiah Simmons against the Saints during a game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Breen-Arizona Republic
Former Cardinals Quarterback Jake Plummer was spotted not only enjoying his time with the Arizona fans who traveled to New Orleans, but literally leading the fan parade. Something electric, such as a fan event celebrating the Cardinals in Saints territory with a full brass band, red confetti, and Cards jerseys marching down Bourbon Street, is the best way to bring the energy to kickstart the 2025 NFL season. The original clip was posted by the Birdgang Travel Club.
Jake Plummer leads the Cardinals fan parade in New Orleans:
It’s our guy @snakestakes leading us into week 1!#Birdgang #azcardinals #arizonacardinals@BoBrack@johnnyvenerable@phnx_cardinals@CamCox12@RSaenzFox10@AZCard_BurdsEye@AzCardsGM@AZSports@MrAzSports@Burnsy987@Gambo987@danbickley@blakemurphy7 pic.twitter.com/qR8Lr5VskX
— Birdgang Travel Club (@birdgangtravel) September 6, 2025
It was Plummer’s appearance that turned it from a gathering into a movement. His presence gives the Cardinals faithful a symbol of resilience and nostalgia. The timing is no coincidence, as the Cardinals continue on their path back to the playoffs, Plummer’s presence offers heart.
Nov 16, 1997; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Cardinals quarterback Plummer (16) in action against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
Jake Plummer has more ties to Arizona than just the Cardinals, as he was the Quarterback for Arizona State from 1993 to 1996. Plummer was then drafted by the Cardinals in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. Plummer slowly became the face of the Cardinals during his time there and has spoken in the past about how amazing his times were in Arizona.
Cardinals tight end Trey Benson signs autographs for fans after a preseason win against the Chiefs at State Farm Stadium on Aug. 9, 2025, in Glendale. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Cardinals fans are getting more recognition around the league for having a fanbase that not only travels to support their team but is doing so in style, yet embracing the city they are visiting and its surroundings. The Caesars Superdome might be painted red on Sunday as the Cardinals fans are sure to be loud and proud, just like in the parade with Jake Plummer.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
