New Orleans made six roster moves after the preseason opener, trimming depth and shoring up with veterans and UDFA hopefuls. Will Clapp is headed to injured reserve after a foot injury, ending his season and forcing the Saints to rejigger the interior line behind Erik McCoy. Mason Pline lands on IR with an injury designation after his Chargers game, making his return in 2025 uncertain. Chris Tyree also lands on IR via injury designation, opening another roster spot. Seth Green is back on the 90-man roster, a move prompted by knee injuries to Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill and the general depth concerns at TE. DT Jayden Peevy and WR Roderick Daniels signed to the 90-man unit, adding two long-shot options with upside. The Saints’ shakeup aims to salvage depth ahead of the regular season while evaluating new names in a tight camp fight.

Standalone depth needs aside, the moves highlight a trend: the Saints are prioritizing versatile blockers and special-teams contributors who can contribute if the injuries linger. Green’s return signals a real push to evaluate a tight end room with more mass and run-game competence. Peevy’s size and practice-squad potential give New Orleans another big-body option on the defensive line. Daniels offers a dynamic playmaking profile for a wide receiver group that already features Olave and Shaheed, while the immediate IR designations create open doors for younger players to slide into opportunities as camp progresses.