Saints offensive lineman Will Clapp announces retirement

After signing back with the New Orleans Saints last offseason, center Will Clapp was set to be a great depth option, especially with Erik McCoy’s recent injury streak. Sadly, in preseason, Clapp suffered a season-ending foot injury. Although this did not affect the season, especially with the addition of Luke Fortner, Clapp was depth the Saints could have still used. Now, Clapp was set to become a free agent, but instead, the former LSU Tiger has decided to retire.

Clapp played seven years in the NFL. He started his career with the Saints in 2018, then left for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2022. In 2024, after two years, Clapp went to the Buffalo Bills, and after one season, he returned to New Orleans.

While injured, Clapp slowly became a valued member of the sideline, almost acting as an unofficial coach.

With the last month’s departure of Jahri Evans to the Steelers, who served as an assistant coach with the Saints the past 3 seasons, could we see Clapp return to the Saints in a more official capacity?