Saints' Jordyn Tyson sidelined two months with hamstring injury

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Saints' Jordyn Tyson sidelined two months with hamstring injury
Summary

Saints first-round pick Jordyn Tyson is expected to miss approximately two months due to a hamstring injury sustained during a joint practice with the Jaguars last Thursday. Tyson's absence could see him placed on the injured reserve list, which would require him to miss at least four games. He was anticipated to be a key contributor alongside Chris Olave, supporting quarterback Tyler Shough in his first full season as a starter. The timeline for Tyson's recovery could impact the Saints' offensive strategy as the season progresses.

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  • Tyson injured his hamstring at practice on August 13.
  • The injury could lead to him opening the season on injured reserve.
  • Saints hope to pair Tyson with Chris Olave for offensive depth.
  • Tyson must miss at least four games if placed on injured reserve.
  • Saints quarterback Tyler Shough aims for productive first season.
Latest Updates
  • 12:14 AMESPNSources: Saints WR Tyson may miss next 2 months
  • 11:57 PMCBS NFLSaints rookie Jordyn Tyson reportedly out months with hamstring injury: What New Orleans can do at WR
  • 11:46 PMYahoo SportsSaints Rookie Jordyn Tyson to Miss Early Part of Rookie Campaign with Injury
  • 11:30 PMYahoo SportsHere we go again, Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson out with injury
  • 11:00 PMYahoo SportsSaints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson facing lengthy layoff with hamstring injury
  • 10:52 PMYahoo SportsSaints rookie Jordyn Tyson expected to miss two months with injury
  • 10:31 PMYahoo SportsReport: Saints first-round pick Jordyn Tyson to miss two months with hamstring injury
What they're saying
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New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, 22, the No. 8 pick out of Arizona State who injured his hamstring in a practice last week, could miss the next two months, sources told Ian Rapoport and Mike Garofolo of the NFL Network on Monday.

ESPNby Katherine Terrell
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A brutal hamstring injury sidelines the dynamic wideout just as he was poised to ignite the New Orleans offense alongside Chris Olave, stalling a highly anticipated debut.

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Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson is expected to miss roughly two months with a hamstring injury and could begin the regular season on short-term IR.

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