Will Clapp Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Saints vs Buccaneers game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Aug 12, 2025
Done for 2025
Clapp (foot) was placed on the Saints' injured reserve list Tuesday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Clapp suffered a Lisfranc injury in his right foot during the Saints' preseason game against the Chargers on Sunday, and the 2018 seventh-rounder will miss the entire 2025 season as a result. Kyle Hergel and Torricelli Simpkins are candidates to serve as the Saints' backup center behind Erik McCoy due to Clapp's injury.
Aug 11, 2025
Dealing with significant injury
Clapp (foot) is expected to miss significant time, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp was carted off the field in Sunday's preseason loss to the Chargers with what is now understood to be a right foot injury. The Saints are fearful that the center suffered a potentially season-ending injury, which would require surgery, but they're awaiting final confirmation from the team's testing results, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz. Clapp was expected to serve as a top reserve option with New Orleans this season, so the injury is certainly not ideal for the team.
Aug 10, 2025
Carted off Sunday
Clapp (undisclosed) was carted off the field during Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Chargers, Jeff Nowak of the Saints' television network reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp suffered the injury in the first quarter, and he was spotted with his right shoe off as he took the cart to the locker room. Head coach Kellen Moore did not provide an update on Clapp's status after the game, but more information on the injury will likely be provided in the near future.
Mar 14, 2025
Returning to New Orleans
The Saints re-signed Clapp to a one-year contract Friday, Luke Johnson of NOLA.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp, a 2018 seventh-round pick, returns to New Orleans after having spent time in a depth role with Buffalo last season. He'll provide depth along the interior of the offensive line for the 2025 campaign.
Sep 26, 2024
Moves to 53-man roster
Clapp was signed to the Bills' active roster Thursday, Chris Jenkins of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp's addition to the 53-man roster comes as the team placed swing tackle Tylan Gable (abdomen) on IR. He'll The former will help bolster Buffalo's offensive line depth when they travel to Baltimore to play the Ravens on Sunday.
Aug 27, 2024
Gets released
The Bills released Clapp (concussion) on Tuesday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Buffalo brought Clapp on board back in March, but on the day of the roster cut deadline for 2024, it's decided to move on from him. He'll now have to look for another opportunity elsewhere.
Aug 22, 2024
Enters concussion protocols
Head coach Sean McDermott relayed Thursday that Clapp has been out of practice while in concussion protocols, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp signed a one-year deal with the Bills in March after spending the last two seasons with the Chargers. He started in 11 of 14 games for the Bolts in 2023, and he is currently slated as the Bills' backup center behind Connor McGovern. Clapp has played 41 snaps (39 on offense, two on special teams) across Buffalo's two preseason games, though he would be forced to miss Saturday's preseason finale against Carolina if he isn't able to pass the league's concussion protocols.
Mar 22, 2024
Inks deal with Buffalo
The Bills signed Clapp (knee) to a one-year deal Friday.
ANALYSIS
Clapp missed the final three games of the Chargers' 2023 campaign due to a knee injury, but after agreeing to terms with Buffalo on Friday, it seems as if he's moved past the issue. The veteran offensive lineman spent the first six seasons of his career with New Orleans and Los Angeles, appearing in 65 total games and making 21 starts. He'll likely have the opportunity to start at center for the Bills in 2024.
Dec 18, 2023
Placed on IR
Clapp (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the Chargers on Monday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp suffered a knee injury in the team's 63-21 loss to the Raiders in Week 15 and his season has officially came to an end. It's unclear who the team will turn to at center moving forward.
Dec 14, 2023
Suffers knee injury
Clapp is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Raiders due to a knee injury, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp suffered a knee injury during the fourth quarter of the contest. Although he was deemed questionable to return, the veteran center was carted off the field, making it unlikely that he'll see the field for the remainder of the game.
Apr 6, 2023
Inks new deal
The Chargers re-signed Clapp on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp, who's currently entering his sixth NFL season, is now slated to return to Los Angeles for the second consecutive year following Thursday's agreement. Despite having appeared in all 17 games this past campaign, the 27-year-old is once again in line to operate behind starting center Corey Linsley in 2023.
Apr 26, 2022
Signing with Chargers
Clapp signed a contract with the Chargers on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp should help provide Los Angeles with much-needed depth as a versatile veteran with experience at multiple positions along the offensive line. The 2018 seventh-round selection has spent time at guard, center and as an extra offensive lineman in jumbo packages over his first four seasons with the Saints, appearing in 34 games with seven starts over this span.
Oct 2, 2021
Activated from IR
Clapp (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp missed the first three games of the year with an undisclosed injury, but he returned to practice this week and will be available to make his season debut Sunday against the Giants. The 2018 seventh-rounder should serve as depth on the Saints' offensive line now that he's healthy.
Sep 29, 2021
Practice window opened
Clapp (undisclosed) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp has missed the minimum of three games required since being placed on injured reserve, but he is now eligible to practice and can be activated at any point in the next 21 days. One healthy, Clapp should serve as depth along the Saints' offensive line.
Sep 7, 2021
Lands on IR
The Saints placed Clapp (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday, Amie Just of NOLA.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp appeared in nine games for the Saints in 2020 and 25 total games during his three years in the league. He is cemented into his backup role, and he will be forced to miss at least the first three weeks of the season after landing on IR with an undisclosed injury.
Apr 20, 2021
Back with Saints
Clapp signed with the Saints on Tuesday, Amie Just of NOLA.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp played nine games in 2020, and he has suited up in 25 games for the Saints over three years in the league. He'll battle for a backup role again in 2021.
Feb 4, 2021
Returns from COVID-19 list
The Saints activated Clapp (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp was forced to miss the Saints' divisional-round playoff loss against the Buccaneers after testing positive for COVID-19, but he's now cleared all related health protocols and is eligible to return to team facilities. He's scheduled to become a restricted free agent this offseason.
Jan 15, 2021
Tests positive for COVID-19
Clapp tested positive for COVID-19 and won't play in Sunday's divisional-round game against the Buccaneers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Saints' depth behind starting guards Cesar Ruiz and Andrus Peat is more questionable now, as Derrick Henry will be the primary backup for both players. Depending on when Clapp tested positive, he may be available for the NFC championship game.
Jan 15, 2021
DNP Friday
Clapp (undisclosed) was listed as DNP on Friday.
ANALYSIS
While it is unclear what injury Clapp is dealing with currently, he is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's NFC divisional-round matchup against Tampa Bay.
Oct 3, 2020
Signs with active roster
The Saints signed Clapp to the active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Clapp will serve as depth on the Saints' offensive line until Andrus Peat (ankle) returns to the lineup.
Sep 26, 2020
Let go by Saints
The Saints waived Clapp on Saturday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With Clapp out of the picture, either Nick Easton or Derrick Kelly would likely slot in if Erik McCoy were injured.
Dec 15, 2019
Clear for Week 15
Clapp (elbow) doesn't have an injury designation for Monday's game against the Colts, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp didn't play Week 14 due to the elbow injury but will be back in action for Monday's game versus Indianapolis. The 24-year-old will provide interior depth on the offensive line for the Saints.
Dec 8, 2019
Won't play Sunday
Clapp (elbow) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp was downgraded to a non-participant for Friday's practice with the elbow issue, so this news isn't quite surprising. With the LSU product out, Nick Easton and Ethan Greenidge will be the main depth offensive linemen on the inside.
Oct 5, 2019
Not on injury report
Clapp (hand) is absent from the Saints' injury report heading into Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
Clapp sat out last week's victory over the Cowboys. He was subsequently limited at practice earlier in the week before logging a full workload Friday. Look for him to resume his usual role providing offensive line depth assuming he avoids any setbacks.
Sep 27, 2019
Out Week 4
The Saints have ruled Clapp out for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys due to a hand injury, Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune reports.
ANALYSIS
Clapp primarily provides depth at center, while also contributing on special teams. Thus, his absence is not expected to have much of an impact. His next chance to suit up will be in Week 5 against the Buccaneers.
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