Saints' hometown lineman Will Clapp retires after seven NFL seasons

Will Clapp, a New Orleans native and a 2018 seventh-round pick out of LSU, announced his retirement after seven NFL seasons, finishing with 66 game appearances and 22 starts.

Will Clapp announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. He was a New Orleans native who was selected in the seventh round (245th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft out of LSU. Clapp played in the league for seven seasons and spent time with multiple teams, including the Saints, Chargers and Bills. He posted a message on Instagram thanking his partner and saying he was grateful for his career. Career details: - Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round (245th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft out of LSU. - Appeared in 34 games for the Saints, making seven starts. - Played for the Los Angeles Chargers for two seasons, starting 14 of 31 games. - Started once for the Buffalo Bills in 2024. - Spent the 2025 season on injured reserve after signing with the Saints before that season. - Finished with 66 career appearances and 22 starts across seven NFL seasons. Summary: Clapp's announcement closes a seven-season NFL career in which he rose from a hometown seventh-round selection to starting roles with multiple teams. He thanked his partner on Instagram and wrote he was "grateful for an amazing career and excited for our next chapter." Undetermined at this time.