Saints fear Bryan Bresee may have torn ACL in training camp
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Defensive lineman Bryan Bresee left the Saints' opening training camp practice on July 29 with a knee injury. Reports indicate the team fears he may have torn his ACL. If confirmed, Bresee would miss the entire 2026 season, prompting the Saints to potentially seek additional help for their defensive line. Bresee was a first-round pick in 2023 and started all 15 games in 2025, recording 86 tackles and 14.5 sacks in his career thus far.
- •Bryan Bresee injured his knee during the opening practice of training camp.
- •Reports suggest he might have torn his ACL.
- •Bresee started 15 games for the Saints in 2025.
- •He recorded 86 tackles and 14.5 sacks in his career.
- •The Saints could seek additional defensive help if Bresee is confirmed out.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Kellen Moore confirms Bryan Bresee's knee injury "doesn't look great"
- 7:17 PMESPN NFL — Sources: Saints' Bresee feared to have torn ACL
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Saints' former first-round pick feared to have suffered torn ACL
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — Reports: Saints fear Bryan Bresee suffered season-ending torn ACL
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Saints fear DL Bryan Bresee tore his ACL
"Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury, sources told the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
"Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee suffered a knee injury during the team's first training camp practice that is feared to have ended his season.
"The Saints could be without one of their key defensive figures in Bryan Bresee, who is feared to have suffered a torn ACL.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 11:57 PMKellen Moore confirms Bryan Bresee's knee injury "doesn't look great"
Not long after defensive tackle Bryan Bresee went down with a knee injury came word that the Saints feared a torn ACL.
- ESPN NFLJul 29, 2026, 7:17 PMSources: Saints' Bresee feared to have torn ACL
Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury, sources told the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:32 PMSaints' former first-round pick feared to have suffered torn ACL
The Saints could be without one of their key defensive figures in Bryan Bresee, who is feared to have suffered a torn ACL.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:02 PMReports: Saints fear Bryan Bresee suffered season-ending torn ACL
Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee suffered a knee injury during the team's first training camp practice that is feared to have ended his season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:00 PMReport: Saints fear DL Bryan Bresee tore his ACL
The Saints may have suffered a major blow to their defense.
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