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Tyson warns defenses, lauds Shough, aims Saints' offensive beauty

4/25/2026

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Tyson Envisions Beauty

Jordyn Tyson said opposing defenses will get ugly trying to cover both him and fellow receiver Chris Olave.
He noted his game resembles Olave’s, although Olave has already posted three 1,000-yard seasons.
Tyson called quarterback Tyler Shough great and said playing with him will make the offense easier and more effective.
The Saints hope the offense becomes a thing of beauty this year after turning a corner late last season.

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Tyson Drafted Saints

Jordyn Tyson was drafted by the Saints as their highest-selected wide receiver since 1978.
He watched his brother Jaylon hit a 3-pointer during Cleveland’s 126-104 Game 3 loss to Toronto.
Tyson’s injuries include torn knee ligaments (2022), a broken collarbone (2023), and hamstring problems limiting him to nine games in 2022.
He now trains daily, eats chef-prepared meals, gets weekly massages, and is coached on body maintenance by former NFL receiver Hines Ward.

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Tyson Overcomes Injuries

Coach Kellen Moore praised Tyson’s perseverance through knee, clavicle and hamstring injuries.
Moore noted Tyson can line up at multiple spots, create separation and use slot-receiver route skills as an outside player.
Tyson said tight hips, not hamstrings, caused his issues and that he is now loosening hips and glutes.
Tyson called the Saints a close-knit family and recalled his brother Jaylon’s NBA-draft call at halftime.

History

Historical Context

In 1996 the Saints acquired former Kansas City Chiefs receiver Joe Horn, who set a franchise record with 1,399 yards in 2004 and finished with 7,622 yards and four Pro Bowl selections. His breakthrough set a precedent for low-draft or undrafted talent, a pattern echoed by the Saints’ 2024 selection of wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, the highest-drafted receiver since Horn’s era.

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Tyson Envisions Beauty

Jordyn Tyson said opposing defenses will get ugly trying to cover both him and fellow receiver Chris Olave.
He noted his game resembles Olave’s, although Olave has already posted three 1,000-yard seasons.
Tyson called quarterback Tyler Shough great and said playing with him will make the offense easier and more effective.
The Saints hope the offense becomes a thing of beauty this year after turning a corner late last season.

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