Saints Add Former Center Clapp to Coaching Staff

Recently retired offensive lineman Will Clapp joins New Orleans Saints as offensive assistant

Mar. 3, 2026 at 10:23pm

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The New Orleans Saints have hired recently retired offensive lineman Will Clapp as an offensive assistant coach. Clapp, a New Orleans native, played four seasons with the Saints after being drafted in the seventh round in 2018 and spent time with the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers before announcing his retirement last week.

Why it matters

The addition of Clapp to the Saints' coaching staff brings in a player with recent NFL experience who is familiar with the team's system and personnel. As a former center, Clapp can provide valuable insight and coaching to the offensive line group.

The details

Clapp will join the Saints' coaching staff under head coach Kellen Moore in an offensive assistant role. Clapp was sidelined for the entire 2025 season due to a preseason injury, but remained with the team during his recovery. The move allows Clapp to stay in New Orleans, where he played high school and college football before being drafted by the Saints.

  • Clapp announced his retirement from the NFL last week.
  • The Saints signed Clapp to their coaching staff on Monday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Will Clapp

A former offensive lineman and center who played four seasons with the New Orleans Saints after being drafted in the seventh round in 2018. Clapp also spent time with the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers before announcing his retirement last week.

Kellen Moore

The head coach of the New Orleans Saints.

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What they’re saying

“The addition of Will Clapp to our coaching staff brings in a player with recent NFL experience who knows our system and personnel well. We're excited to have him join us in this new role.”

— Kellen Moore, Head Coach, New Orleans Saints

What’s next

Clapp will begin his new role with the Saints' coaching staff immediately, working closely with the offensive line group and providing his expertise from his playing career.

The takeaway

The Saints' decision to bring Clapp onto the coaching staff demonstrates their commitment to developing talent from within the organization and utilizing the knowledge and experience of former players to help guide the team's future success.