Overview
- The Saints announced on Sunday, August 30 that rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, which makes him ineligible for at least the first four regular-season games.
- Tyson suffered a right hamstring injury during a joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 13 when coach Kellen Moore said he was shoved from behind and his lead foot slipped.
- New Orleans used one of its two IR-return designations on Tyson along with linebacker Jaylan Ford as part of finalizing the 53-man roster.
- Tyson was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 draft and has a documented college injury history that includes a multi‑ligament knee tear, a fractured collarbone, prior ankle trouble, and multiple hamstring issues.
- With Tyson sidelined, the Saints will lean more on Chris Olave and veteran and internal receiving options such as Devaughn Vele, Kevin Austin Jr., Bryce Lance, and Barion Brown while monitoring a rehab timeline that could target a return after Week 4.