Saints work out free agent wide receivers after Jordyn Tyson injury

Following the injury to rookie first-round pick Jordyn Tyson, the New Orleans Saints have begun exploring their options to address their wide receiver position. On Tuesday, the team reported two tryouts via the NFL transactions wire, indicating that veteran wideouts Chase Claypool and Josh Reynolds are currently being considered as potential solutions. Neither player has signed with the Saints yet, but their presence suggests that the team views them favorably.

Chase Claypool, 28 years old, was initially a second-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020. However, after just a few years with the team, he was traded to the Chicago Bears, where he endured multiple games on the bench before being dealt to the Miami Dolphins. In his final season with Miami, Claypool suffered a season-ending injury and retired from football in 2025. Despite this setback, he did manage to make an appearance on the Green Bay Packers' practice field this spring, but wasn't selected.

Josh Reynolds, 31, entered the NFL in 2017 after setting Texas A&M's record for touchdown catches in a single season with 13. Prior to playing for the Los Angeles Rams, Reynolds was with the Tennessee Titans and subsequently joined the Detroit Lions for three seasons. Currently, he has played for the Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, and most recently the New York Jets, but his career has been marred by injury. Reynolds has accrued 244 receptions for 3,228 yards and 20 touchdowns throughout his 121-game career.