Saints wide receiver Mason Tipton to start season on PUP list
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Mason Tipton of the New Orleans Saints will begin the season on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) due to a groin injury. He has been sidelined since late last season and has not participated in training camp activities. Tipton can start practicing as soon as Week 2, but he cannot play in games until Week 5. His return will depend on the severity of his injury and the depth of the Saints' receiving corps, which has seen offseason changes. Tipton is hoping to reclaim a role after losing snaps last year.
- •Mason Tipton will start the season on the PUP list.
- •He suffered a groin injury late last season.
- •Tipton can practice starting Week 2 but may not play until Week 5.
- •His role may be impacted by offseason roster changes.
- •The Saints have added new wide receivers this summer.
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Mason Tipton Expected to Miss Start of Season as Saints Make Clear Roster Decision
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — One Saints wide receiver will start the season on an injury list
"The New Orleans Saints are making their first clear move regarding Mason Tipton’s uncertain start to the season, and it comes with a roster designation that gives both sides some breathing room. After missing the entire offseason while recovering from leg surgery, the young receiver is now expected to begin 2026 on the reserve/PUP list. […] The post Mason Tipton Expected to Miss Start of Season as Saints Make Clear Roster Decision appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"At least one New Orleans Saints wide receiver will start the season on an injury list. Mason Tipton has a chance to return from PUP later in 2026.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:37 PMMason Tipton Expected to Miss Start of Season as Saints Make Clear Roster Decision
The New Orleans Saints are making their first clear move regarding Mason Tipton’s uncertain start to the season, and it comes with a roster designation that gives both sides some breathing room. After missing the entire offseason while recovering from leg surgery, the young receiver is now expected to begin 2026 on the reserve/PUP list. […] The post Mason Tipton Expected to Miss Start of Season as Saints Make Clear Roster Decision appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:56 PMOne Saints wide receiver will start the season on an injury list
At least one New Orleans Saints wide receiver will start the season on an injury list. Mason Tipton has a chance to return from PUP later in 2026.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 2:35 AMBeake, GM of Broncos' back-to-back Super Bowl teams, dies at 87
NFL•Oct 18, 2026, 2:18 AMSB Nation Reacts Results: Vikings’ First Loss To Come in Prime Time?
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 8:52 PMBears could get back their 'explosiveness' with Caleb Williams return
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 8:30 PMHouston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game in London is a cable exclusive. How to watch for free- NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 7:20 PMSteelers get brutal Roman Wilson injury news right before Week 6
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 6:31 PMAustin Booker Must Dominate To Save Bears Defense
