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Saints Face Depth Crisis After Will Clapp’s Season-Ending Foot Injury

Coach Kellen Moore is waiting for medical confirmation of Clapp’s injury, delaying joint practices, reshaping roster plans behind a thin offensive line.

Overview

  • NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports that Clapp’s foot injury, suffered on the second play of Sunday’s preseason game, is believed to require surgery and end his 2025 season.
  • Kellen Moore confirmed Trevor Penning, Bub Means and Mason Pline also exited the Chargers contest and are awaiting medical evaluations.
  • Loss of Clapp deepens interior concerns with backups like Ed Ingram, Torriccelli Simpkins and Cole Lemieux stepping in while tackle reserve Landon Young remains out.
  • Discussions for joint practices with the Los Angeles Rams have been postponed pending clearer updates on player health and roster availability.
  • Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough is poised to take on more snaps during preseason evaluations as New Orleans navigates instability at the position.