Saints plan cautious return for injured WR Jordyn Tyson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The New Orleans Saints' first-round pick, Jordyn Tyson, remains on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. Tyson, drafted eighth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, has yet to play this season and is expected to be 'weeks away' from returning, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. As the Saints prepare for Week 4, they are reportedly adopting a patient strategy regarding his recovery, potentially delaying his return until Week 7 at the earliest. A decision looms for the Saints on whether to utilize Tyson before their Week 8 bye or allow him additional rest to ensure full recovery.
- •Tyson has been on injured reserve since the start of the season.
- •He is expected to miss more than the minimum four weeks.
- •Saints' decision on Tyson's return could come before Week 7.
- •A Week 8 bye complicates the timing of his potential return.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Saints plans with injured 1st-round WR Jordyn Tyson revealed by NFL insider
"This plan for the Saints' first-rounder in 2026 is not a surprise.
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