Overview
- Tyson suffered a right hamstring injury after making a catch in a joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, Aug. 13, and left the session without returning.
- Multiple outlets report the rookie is expected to be sidelined for about two months and has sought outside medical opinions as the team finalizes a rehab plan.
- The Saints are weighing a short‑term injured‑reserve designation that would cost Tyson at least four games and have already worked out veterans such as Chase Claypool and Josh Reynolds.
- New Orleans will lean on Chris Olave and internal options including Devaughn Vele, Barion Brown and Bryce Lance to cover targets during Tyson’s absence while roster decisions are made before the Aug. 30 cuts deadline.
- Tyson’s prior college injuries — including earlier hamstring problems, a 2022 knee tear and a 2024 collarbone fracture — shaped the team’s cautious handling of him this offseason and add context to how the Saints will manage his return.