Saints Receive Promising Update on Rookie WR Jordyn Tyson

The New Orleans Saints anticipate a return to their wide receivers room as early as next week, thanks to rookie Jordyn Tyson recovering from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him throughout the entire season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Tyson’s potential return hasn’t been confirmed, but he is extremely close to playing his first NFL game. Schefter reported on Sunday morning that Tyson could play against the Cleveland Browns in that upcoming matchup.

Tyson, who was selected by the Saints as the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has faced injury concerns throughout his college career, including with his hamstring. However, with the Saints currently resting, Tyson will need to go through the process of being designated to return first and then activated to be eligible to play. If the Saints return from their bye early, we could see Tyson join the roster before the conclusion of the week.

Tyson is expected to fill the role of the Saints’ No. 2 wide receiver, behind Chris Olave, who has been the primary target for quarterback Tyler Shough. Olave leads the team with 49 catches and 636 receiving yards this season, along with scoring twice. Although Tyson is on pace to have a career year, with 33 catches, 348 yards, and 3 scores so far, Devaughn Vele remains a strong competitor.

We cannot write off Vele just yet, as we simply do not know how Tyson will perform in the NFL, given that he has no prior experience at this level. We may soon find out how ready Tyson is for the league as early as next week.