Saints Lock in Bresee for $13.9M

0:00On April 9th, the New Orleans Saints just locked in their defensive tackle, Brian Procee, for 2027 by picking up his fifth year option. That's their 2023 29th overall draft pick from Clemson. Now set for a fully guaranteed $13,900, $31,000 that season. Procee showed flashes early on with a solid rookie year, then blew up in 2024 with 7.5 sacks and 14 quarterback hits. But 2025 brought a dip he played 15 games, missing two with a knee injury and managed just 2.5 sacks and 8 hits. Fans and analysts are split on the price tag after that down year, with some eyeing the box score and wondering if it's too rich. Still, his 6-foot-5, 305-pound frame moves like a vet, collapsing pockets from the inside which fits the Saints' trench warfare, identity perfectly. This move screams smart cap work, and a league where interior rushers cost a fortune by 2027, that salary could look cheap for a starter.

1:01Breecee's been durable too, suiting up for 49-51 possible games despite college injury woes, making him the bridge to the next, defensive air. The Saints are betting big on this 24-year-old homegrown talent, bouncing back to his explosive form, turning that investment into a steal. Rather than a risk, that's the story for today. NFL News Today, Driven by AI