Saints Work Out Pair of Veteran Receivers Amid Jordyn Tyson News

The New Orleans Saints have been hit with a major setback as their highly anticipated rookie wide receiver, Jordyn Tyson, is now expected to miss approximately two months due to a right hamstring injury sustained during a preseason practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tyson, who was considered one of the top prospects in the 2026 class, suffered from hamstring injuries in the past, but this setback is particularly disappointing for Saints fans.

In light of Tyson's injury, the team is reportedly working out two veteran wide receivers to potentially fill the void. Chase Claypool, selected in the second round (No. 49 overall) in 2020, is a 6-foot-4, 240-pound tight-end threat who showcased his skills during his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, recording 873 yards and nine touchdowns on 62 catches.

However, Claypool's career has been plagued by injuries, with multiple trades between the Bears, Dolphins, and Bills, ultimately leading to his retirement. The 28-year-old is now making another attempt at an NFL comeback.

The other candidate the Saints are exploring is 31-year-old veteran WR Josh Reynolds. Reynolds has proven his value across multiple franchises, including stints with the Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, and currently the New York Jets. Last season, he recorded 11 catches on 21 targets for 101 yards in five games before going on injured reserve with a hip injury.

Reynolds has played in some of the league's biggest games, including Super Bowl LIII, and brings valuable experience to a Saints receiver room that now desperately needs it. Either Claypool or Reynolds would provide a much-needed boost for a team that had relied on Tyson to pair up with Chris Olave in the first-team offense.