Full Breakdown
Rookie Saints Receiver Jordyn Tyson Leaves Practice with Hamstring Issue
8/13/2026, 10:41:52 PM
Core Event
On August 13 (scheduled), New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson exited a joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars early after reporting a hamstring problem, according to NewOrleans Football reporter Mike Triplett. The injury was described by the team’s medical staff as “hopefully minor,” but it raised immediate concerns about Tyson’s availability for the preseason opener on August 15 (scheduled) and his role in the Saints’ offense.
Background & Context
Tyson was selected eighth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft and is expected to pair with veteran receiver Chris Olave in the Saints’ passing attack. His draft stock was already tempered by a history of injuries, including a severe knee injury (ACL, MCL, PCL tears) in 2022 at Colorado, a fractured clavicle in late 2024, and multiple hamstring strains during his final college season at Arizona State.
Data & Statistics
- 2022 (Colorado): Torn ACL, MCL, and PCL – missed second half of the season and most of 2023.
- 2024 (Arizona State): Fractured clavicle – ended the season early.
- 2025 (Arizona State): Grade 2 hamstring strain in October (missed three games) and a re-aggravated strain in November, causing him to miss the final game, the NFL Scouting Combine, and his Pro Day.
- 2026 (Pre-draft): Diagnosed with Grade 2 hamstring strain; injury lingered into mid-April.
Official Statements & Responses
Head coach Kellen Moore addressed the situation in a press conference, saying:
- “Yeah, I just know something with his leg,” — Kellen Moore, head coach
Moore added that the team expected more information the following day. NewOrleans Football’s Nick Underhill later reported that he had been told the injury “isn’t super serious,” though he acknowledged that losing practice time for a rookie so close to the season is “less than ideal.”
On-the-Ground Reports
Practice observers noted that Tyson had been “enjoying a strong practice” before his early departure. The joint practice with the Jaguars was part of the Saints’ preseason preparation, and the early exit meant Tyson would likely miss the Saturday preseason game against Jacksonville.
What’s Next
The Saints’ first preseason matchup is scheduled for August 15 against the Jaguars. Coach Moore indicated the team would have a clearer picture of Tyson’s status by the next day, but the hamstring issue could limit his participation in the preseason and potentially affect his availability for the regular-season Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions.
