What happened: The ACL tear that ended Bresee's season occurred during training camp July 29. Season-ending surgery was confirmed earlier this week.
Why it matters: Bresee started all 15 games he played in 2025, making his loss a major change in the Saints' defensive front. New Orleans now enters the preseason without its 2023 first-round pick.
By the numbers: Bresee recorded 37 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 2025 while playing 69% of New Orleans' defensive snaps.
What to watch: The Saints' interior rotation will come into focus as preseason roster decisions accelerate.