Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is still a few weeks away from getting back on the field, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Schefter reported that Tyson is making progress and feels good, but New Orleans is handling the first-round pick with a long view in mind as he works back from a hamstring injury. The earliest possible return now appears to be Week 7, though that creates an awkward setup with the Saints scheduled to play in Paris that week and then head into a bye the following week. Because of that, a Week 9 return at home against the Browns may end up making more sense.
Tyson’s hamstring issue came during camp and was described as different from the hamstring injury he dealt with in the spring. Even so, the expectation was always that the rookie would miss about two months.
The 22-year-old was taken No. 8 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. He entered college as a three-star recruit in the 2022 class, originally committed to Colorado, and later transferred to Arizona State after his freshman season. Tyson broke out with the Sun Devils, earning Big 12 newcomer of the year honors in 2024 and first-team All-Big 12 recognition in both 2024 and 2025.
New Orleans signed him to a four-year rookie deal worth $32,491,822, including a $20,090,416 signing bonus, plus a fifth-year option in 2030.
Dane Brugler of The Athletic ranked Tyson as the third-best receiver in the class and gave him a first- to second-round grade.
Over 33 college games, Tyson finished with 158 catches for 2,282 yards and 22 touchdowns.
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