What happened: Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo said Bresee injured his knee at camp and is undergoing tests. The initial assessment makes it likely the former first-round pick will miss the 2026 season.

Why it matters: A season-long absence would remove a starting lineman from the middle of New Orleans' defense before the preseason. The Saints exercised Bresee's fifth-year option in April.

What to watch: Test results will determine the diagnosis. New Orleans' response along the defensive line is the next roster question.