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Jordyn Tyson’s Saints debut delayed, no return expected before Week 7
Saints rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson, the No. 8 pick in April’s draft, remains on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and is not expected to play before Week 7 at the earliest.
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The New Orleans Saints will have to wait longer than hoped to see top draft pick Jordyn Tyson in uniform. The rookie wide receiver remains on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and is not expected to be ready to play before Week 7 at the earliest.
Tyson was moved to injured reserve with a designation to return during final roster cuts, a move that automatically sidelined him for at least four games. Taken eighth overall in April, he will not be cleared in time to debut as soon as he is first eligible, with his recovery now stretching into the middle portion of the season.
International trip and bye week shape possible timeline
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Tyson has made progress in rehab but still needs several weeks before a return to game action is realistic. Week 7 is described as the earliest target for his first appearance. That week, however, the Saints travel to Paris to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, a logistical wrinkle the team will have to weigh.
New Orleans is off the following week with its bye. If the organization prefers a more cautious path, the combination of overseas travel and built-in rest could push Tyson’s first snaps toward Week 9, once he has additional time to work his way back and settle into practice.
Kellen Moore emphasizes rehab before football work
Head coach Kellen Moore noted that Tyson remains focused on his work with the training staff. “We’ll just see. He’s still with the trainers right now, so that’s the focus right now from a rehab standpoint,” Moore said, adding that the team will open his practice window only once he is ready for on-field work.
The start of Tyson’s 21-day practice window will be a key marker in determining when his debut actually happens. The former Arizona State standout is expected to add another weapon to a Saints passing attack that has been productive without him. Heading into Monday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans ranked near the top of the league in passing yards per game.
Because the aerial offense has been operating at a high level, the Saints can afford to be deliberate with their first-rounder’s return. Tyson has already been designated for a potential activation, so once he is fully cleared, his addition should further deepen a receiving corps that has carried the load through the early weeks.