New Orleans – The Saints’ newest first‑round selection, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, is likely to be sidelined for the opening stretch of the 2026 season. The 22‑year‑old Arizona State product suffered a hamstring injury during a joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars last Thursday, according to NFL Network.
Injury timeline and coach’s outlook
Head coach Kellen Moore, now in his second year leading the franchise, explained that the injury could keep Tyson out through the start of the regular season. If the projected two‑month recovery holds, the rookie would miss at least five games, returning around Week 6 when the Saints travel to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants. The team’s schedule also includes an international game in Paris later in the season.
Moore emphasized that the incident was a result of a foot slip and a collision from behind, not a recurrence of any prior hamstring issues Tyson experienced in college. “Any player in that situation probably has the same diagnosis coming out of this,” he told ESPN.
Tyson’s background and the Saints’ offensive plans
Tyson entered the NFL as the eighth overall pick in April, after a breakout senior year at Arizona State that featured 1,101 receiving yards in 2024. He dealt with hamstring problems in 2025, limiting him to nine games, but still posted 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns.
The Saints have bolstered their offense this offseason, extending star receiver Chris Olave and signing running back Travis Etienne Jr. to a four‑year, $48 million contract. Veteran running back Alvin Kamara also returns, giving quarterback Tyler Shough a solid set of weapons.
Recovery focus and team expectations
Tyson has reportedly sought multiple medical opinions, prompting discussion among fans on social media about the severity of the injury. Moore remains confident that the rookie will recover fully. “He’s played really good football,” Moore said. “Inevitably, this is the unfortunate part of preseason and training‑camp football. We’ll work through it and he’ll be fine.”
With the regular season only weeks away, the Saints are hoping Tyson can join the roster soon to contribute to an offense that aims to improve on last year’s performance. The team’s focus now is on his rehabilitation and ensuring he returns at full strength.
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