WILL CLAPP NEWS

Moves to 53-man roster Clapp was signed to the Bills' active roster Thursday, Chris Jenkins of the team's official site reports.

Impact Clapp's addition to the 53-man roster comes as the team placed swing tackle Tylan Gable (abdomen) on IR. He'll The former will help bolster Buffalo's offensive line depth when they travel to Baltimore to play the Ravens on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bills sign OL Will Clapp to 53-man roster, add wide receiver to practice squad Rookie offensive lineman Tylan Grable was placed on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 26 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills elevate DE Kameron Cline, OL Will Clapp; Smoot downgraded to out Three roster moves before the 2024 season opener.

SEPTEMBER 7 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Gets released The Bills released Clapp (concussion) on Tuesday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.

Impact Buffalo brought Clapp on board back in March, but on the day of the roster cut deadline for 2024, it's decided to move on from him. He'll now have to look for another opportunity elsewhere now that he's past a recent concussion concern.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gets released The Bills released Clapp (concussion) on Tuesday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.

Impact Buffalo brought Clapp on board back in March, but on the day of the roster cut deadline for 2024, it's decided to move on from him. He'll now have to look for another opportunity elsewhere.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocols Head coach Sean McDermott relayed Thursday that Clapp has been out of practice while in concussion protocols, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Clapp signed a one-year deal with the Bills in March after spending the last two seasons with the Chargers. He started in 11 of 14 games for the Bolts in 2023, and he is currently slated as the Bills' backup center behind Connor McGovern. Clapp has played 41 snaps (39 on offense, two on special teams) across Buffalo's two preseason games, though he would be forced to miss Saturday's preseason finale against Carolina if he isn't able to pass the league's concussion protocols.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Bills shore up interior offensive line depth by signing Will Clapp to 1-year contract

The Buffalo Bills shored up their interior offensive line depth by signing free agent Will Clapp to a one-year contract

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills sign OL Will Clapp to one-year deal During his two seasons with the Chargers, Clapp played in 31 games and made 14 starts.

MARCH 22 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Suffers knee injury Clapp is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Raiders due to a knee injury, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Clapp suffered a knee injury during the fourth quarter of the contest. Although he was deemed questionable to return, the veteran center was carted off the field, making it unlikely that he'll see the field for the remainder of the game.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers Injury Report: Center Will Clapp Goes Down, Helped Off Field by Trainers Let’s hope he’s well

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Chargers Injury Report: Center Will Clapp Goes Down, Helped Off Field by Trainers Let’s hope he’s well

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chargers have won 3 straight, but defense still needs work

Both the good and bad for the Los Angeles Chargers defense were on display Monday night in their 19-16 overtime victory over the Denver Broncos

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saints gratified to close tough season with meaningful game

Saints coach Sean Payton says the premium New Orleans places on toughness and character has yielded encouraging results during a difficult season

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated from IR Clapp (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Clapp missed the first three games of the year with an undisclosed injury, but he returned to practice this week and will be available to make his season debut Sunday against the Giants. The 2018 seventh-rounder should serve as depth on the Saints' offensive line now that he's healthy.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opened Clapp (undisclosed) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Clapp has missed the minimum of three games required since being placed on injured reserve, but he is now eligible to practice and can be activated at any point in the next 21 days. One healthy, Clapp should serve as depth along the Saints' offensive line.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Saints placed Clapp (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday, Amie Just of NOLA.com reports.

Impact Clapp appeared in nine games for the Saints in 2020 and 25 total games during his three years in the league. He is cemented in his backup role, and he will be forced to miss at least the first three weeks of the season after landing on IR with an undisclosed injury.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Length of Saints' displacement uncertain as Week 1 begins

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says the club expects the Dallas area and TCU practice facilities to serve as their home base into Week 2 of the NFL season

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cap constraints could limit Saints in free agency

Most of the New Orleans Saints' free agent signings this offseason are expected to be role players and backups because of the club's financial constraints

MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from COVID-19 list The Saints activated Clapp (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Clapp was forced to miss the Saints' divisional-round playoff loss against the Buccaneers after testing positive for COVID-19, but he's now cleared all related health protocols and is eligible to return to team facilities. He's scheduled to become a restricted free agent this offseason.

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Clapp tested positive for COVID-19 and won't play in Sunday's divisional-round game against the Buccaneers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Saints' depth behind starting guards Cesar Ruiz and Andrus Peat is more questionable now, as Derrick Henry will be the primary backup for both players. Depending on when Clapp tested positive, he may be available for the NFC Championship Game.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Friday Clapp (undisclosed) was listed as DNP on Friday.

Impact While it is unclear what injury Clapp is dealing with currently, he is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's NFC divisional-round matchup against Tampa Bay.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saints receiver Thomas to miss rest of regular season

The New Orleans Saints placed receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saints tackle Armstead on COVID-19 list, out vs. Broncos

The New Orleans Saints have placed starting left tackle Terron Armstead on their COVID-19 reserve list

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Wake Forest pausing football activities

Wake Forest is pausing all football team activities until at least Wednesday because of recent positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS