Saints DT Bryan Bresee likely out for season with torn ACL

A potentially season-ending knee injury has sidelined a key defensive starter for the New Orleans Saints as training camps across the NFL open, highlighting the physical toll of the preseason. Defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have suffered a torn ACL during a practice on Wednesday, July 29, according to multiple reports. While the team awaits final medical confirmation, the injury is expected to cost the 24-year-old the entire 2026 NFL season.

The injury occurred during a Saints practice, though the specific play was not detailed. Bresee, a first-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, has been a consistent presence on the Saints' defensive line, starting at least 10 games in each of his first three professional seasons. In 49 career games, he has accumulated 14.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss. He played in 15 games last season, recording 37 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

This is not Bresee's first major knee injury; he previously tore his left ACL while playing for Clemson University in 2021. The Saints had recently signaled their long-term commitment to him, exercising the fifth-year option on his rookie contract in April, which guarantees him approximately $13.93 million for...