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Saints Place Rookie Jordyn Tyson on Five-Game Injured List

8/19/2026

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Summary

Saints Assess Options

The New Orleans Saints are evaluating options after rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson suffered a hamstring injury.
The team held Tuesday workouts with veteran wideouts Chase Claypool and Josh Reynolds.
Claypool, a 2020 second-round pick, has 175 catches and 13 touchdowns.
Reynolds, a 2017 fourth-round pick, has 244 receptions, 20 touchdowns and 3,228 yards in 121 games.

Summary

Tyson Misses

Tyson will miss five games after a hamstring injury incurred when he slipped and was shoved during a joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The injury puts his NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year chances in doubt.
Analysts project he could still end the season with over 500 receiving yards despite the delay.
Coaches say his versatility as a boundary X-receiver or move Z-receiver gives quarterback Tyler Shough route options.

History

Historical Context

Victor Cruz signed as an undrafted free agent in 2010, missed most of that season with a hamstring injury, then recorded 1,536 yards in 2011 and helped the Giants win Super Bowl XLVI. He added 86 catches for 1,092 yards in 2012, showing depth can replace injured rookies, which the New Orleans Saints consider as they evaluate Chase Claypool and Josh Reynolds after Jordyn Tyson’s hamstring setback.

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Saints Assess Options

The New Orleans Saints are evaluating options after rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson suffered a hamstring injury.
The team held Tuesday workouts with veteran wideouts Chase Claypool and Josh Reynolds.
Claypool, a 2020 second-round pick, has 175 catches and 13 touchdowns.
Reynolds, a 2017 fourth-round pick, has 244 receptions, 20 touchdowns and 3,228 yards in 121 games.

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