Oct 4, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New Orleans Saints center Will Clapp (64) at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
By Ross Jackson
IRVINE, Calif. — The first of Sunday’s New Orleans Saints injuries turns out to be a considerable one.
Per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Saints offensive lineman Will Clapp will miss “significant time” with a foot injury.
Will Clapp suffered a foot injury during yesterday’s game and is going to miss significant time, I’m told.
Clapp came in this offseason to provide high-quality depth on the offensive line. This opens the door for guys like rookie Torricelli Simpkins to make a mark.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) August 12, 2025
The former LSU Tiger was carted off of the field during Sunday’s game against the Chargers after the second offensive snap. He was also banged up during practices the week before.
Clapp reunited with the Saints this offseason after spending the 2022-2024 season with the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills. He was selected by New Orleans in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
New Orleans brought Clapp in to help shore up the interior offensive line and provide some veteran center depth. Now, they are likely to be without him for a long stretch.
Undrafted rookie Torricelli Simpkins III performed very well in his stead in the first preseason matchup. Simpkins is now likely to see additional opportunities following his performance and this injury.
