Mason Tipton Expected to Miss Start of Season as Saints Make Clear Roster Decision
The New Orleans Saints are making their first clear move regarding Mason Tipton’s uncertain start to the season, and it comes with a roster designation that gives both sides some breathing room. After missing the entire offseason while recovering from leg surgery, the young receiver is now expected to begin 2026 on the reserve/PUP list. […] The post Mason Tipton Expected to Miss Start of Season…
The New Orleans Saints have made a clear roster decision regarding young wide receiver Mason Tipton, who is expected to begin the 2026 season on the reserve/PUP list. Tipton, who missed the entire offseason while recovering from leg surgery, will now have a defined path back as his absence comes at a frustrating time. After beginning training camp on the active/PUP list, the third-year wideout must spend at least four games on the reserve/PUP list before his return, meaning the earliest possible comeback would be after the opening stretch of the regular season.
Tipton's situation is unique as he is the only player currently eligible for the reserve/PUP route among the Saints' injury concerns. The decision gives the team some breathing room while preserving a roster spot for Tipton's recovery to continue uninterrupted.
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