Saints place defensive tackle Bryan Bresee on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have placed defensive tackle Bryan Bresee on injured reserve due to a season-ending torn ACL. Head coach Kellen Moore confirmed the injury occurred during the team's first training camp practice, necessitating surgery. Bresee, who started 15 games last season, recorded 37 tackles and 2.5 sacks. His absence will open opportunities for veteran players Davon Godchaux and Nathan Shepherd, as well as younger teammates like Vernon Broughton and Christen Miller. Bresee will focus on rehabilitation with an expected return in 2027.
- •Bryan Bresee suffers a torn ACL in training camp.
- •Saints place him on injured reserve for the 2026 season.
- •Bresee recorded 37 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 2025.
- •Opportunities expected for Davon Godchaux and Nathan Shepherd.
- •Bresee aims to return to action in 2027.
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Saints officially put defensive tackle Bryan Bresee on injured reserve
"The Saints officially placed defensive tackle Bryan Bresee on injured reserve after he suffered a season-ending torn ACL. He won't be back until 2027.
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