The New Orleans Saints will be without their rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson for the foreseeable future. Tyson is dealing with a serious hamstring injury that is expected to keep him sidelined well into his rookie season.
How Long Will Jordyn Tyson Be Out With His Hamstring Injury?
Tyson suffered a hamstring injury during a joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The rookie wide receiver was injured when his lead foot slipped while attempting to make a catch before a defender shoved him from behind. He slowly got back to his feet and briefly tested his leg before jogging off the field. However, he did not return to practice.
Because of the injury, Tyson’s NFL debut is unlikely to come early in the 2026 season, as he is expected to miss around two months.
When Saints head coach Kellen Moore was asked to provide a timeline for Tyson’s return, he declined to give one.
All things considered, Tyson is unlikely to be available for the Saints’ Week 1 opener on Sept. 13 against the Detroit Lions. With a projected two-month recovery timeline beginning in mid-August, he is expected to miss at least the opening month of the regular season.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Tyson has consulted with specialists and could begin the season on injured reserve. If New Orleans places Tyson on IR to open the regular season, he would be sidelined for a minimum of four games before becoming eligible to return.
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Tyson was selected eighth overall after an impressive 2025 season at Arizona State. PFN’s WR Impact Rankings gave Tyson an 81.2 score in 2025, placing him 24th among college receivers.
However, injuries have been a recurring concern throughout Tyson’s collegiate career. The wide receiver missed games in every college season from 2022 through 2025 due to various niggles.
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Tyson’s latest injury raised concerns because of his previous hamstring problems. However, Moore clarified that the current injury is not believed to be related to the hamstring issues Tyson dealt with during his time at Arizona State.
Despite the injury history, New Orleans selected Tyson with plenty of optimism, and the rookie had been making a strong impression throughout the team’s training camp. He was expected to join forces with star wideout Chris Olave, giving second-year quarterback Tyler Shough a dynamic receiving duo.
However, for now, the Saints will have to remain patient with Tyson and focus on getting him fully healthy rather than rushing his return.
