Jordyn Tyson is on track to make his first NFL appearance Sunday when the New Orleans Saints face the Cleveland Browns in Week 9.
The rookie wide receiver spent the first eight weeks on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, but he was officially activated on Saturday. That move puts him in line for his season debut, and while he remains listed as questionable, NFL insider Jordan Schultz said the rookie should be "good" to play.
Tyson’s return gives New Orleans another option in a receiver group that already includes Chris Olave and third-year wideout Devaughn Vele. The Saints have also leaned heavily on their tight ends this season, with Tyler Shough having thrown for 1,721 yards in seven games.
How much Tyson actually sees the field in his first game is still the big question. Oddsmakers are treating him like a complementary piece right away, with DraftKings Sportsbook listing him at +350 to score a touchdown and keeping his receiving props modest.
Before reaching the NFL, Tyson built a reputation as a big-play threat at Arizona State. He scored 18 touchdowns across his final two college seasons, including 1,101 receiving yards in his third year with the Sun Devils over 12 games and 711 yards last season in just nine games.
For the Saints, the hope is simple: keep Tyson healthy and see if he can help during the stretch run. New Orleans enters Week 9 at 2-5, sitting just one game behind the division-leading Carolina Panthers, who are 3-4, at the halfway point of the regular season.
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