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Saints rookie Jordyn Tyson set to miss time with right hamstring injury
New Orleans’ eighth-overall pick was hurt during joint practice with Jacksonville, with Kellen Moore unable to set a return date.
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New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson sustained a right hamstring injury during a joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars on 13 August. Source Source
Tyson, the Saints’ first-round selection and the eighth overall pick in the 2026 draft, was hurt as he moved towards the sideline after slipping while being pushed from behind. Source Source
Head coach Kellen Moore announced on 14 August that the rookie is expected to be sidelined, creating an early interruption to Tyson’s first NFL training camp. Source Source
The diagnosis
The reported injury is to Tyson’s right hamstring, and Moore described it as a new issue rather than a recurrence of the hamstring problems Tyson experienced at Arizona State. Source Source
Moore indicated that Tyson’s absence could run into the regular season, but no firm return timetable has been established while the club’s medical staff assess the injury. Source Source
Moore said the mechanism of the injury was the sort of incident that could have affected most players, and the Saints will rely on their medical staff to map out Tyson’s recovery plan. Source Source
Sporting impact
The setback comes after Tyson had taken part fully in each of the Saints’ first 11 training-camp practices and had been developing better chemistry with quarterback Tyler Shough. Source
Tyson will not play in New Orleans’ preseason opener against Jacksonville on 15 August, although that decision had been made before he sustained the hamstring injury. Source Source
The Saints are also managing hamstring concerns for defensive end Cam Jordan and running back Devin Neal, adding to the number of soft-tissue issues on the roster during camp. Source
Notes
Tyson’s history gives the latest development added context: he missed significant time with hamstring issues at Arizona State and was limited during the Saints’ offseason programme before training camp began. Source Source
Moore has nevertheless stressed that this injury is separate from those previous problems, leaving the team and player awaiting further medical assessment before a clearer schedule can be set. Source Source
For now, the key open question is whether Tyson’s recovery will keep him out only through the preseason or carry into the regular-season schedule, as Moore has said is possible. Source Source
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