Rookie Hamstring Injury
New Orleans Saints place rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson on injured reserve.
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The Saints released safety Terrell Burgess, cornerback Michael Davis, running back Zamir White, and cornerback Isaac Yiadom as part of the 53-man roster cuts.
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Tyson signed a four-year rookie contract worth $32,491,822 with a $20,090,416 signing bonus and a fifth-year option in 2030.
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Dane Brugler ranked Tyson as the third-best receiver in the 2026 class; he transferred from Colorado to Arizona State and finished his college career with 158 receptions, 2,282 yards and 22 touchdowns in 33 games.
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The Saints will open the regular season against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 13, with a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Some reports place Tyson's absence at roughly two months with a likely Week 9 return, and one article notes an international game in Week 7 as part of the scheduling context.
The New Orleans Saints placed rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson on injured reserve with a designation to return on Thursday, sidelining the No. 8 overall pick for at least the first four games of the season Yahoo Sports. Tyson sustained a hamstring injury during training camp and is expected to miss until Week 5 at the earliest, though some reports project his absence could extend to roughly two weeks Clutch Points.
The move comes as New Orleans trims its roster to 53 players ahead of the regular season opener against Detroit on September 13. Coach Kellen Moore said the hamstring flare-up is not connected to Tyson's past injury history Arizona Sports.
Tyson's Path From Arizona State to the NFL
Tyson transferred from Colorado to Arizona State and emerged as one of the nation's top receivers. He finished his college career with 158 receptions, 2,282 yards, and 22 touchdowns in 33 games The Big Lead. Scout Dane Brugler ranked him as the third-best receiver in the 2026 draft class.
The Saints signed the former Sun Devil to a four-year rookie contract worth $32.5 million, including a $20.1 million signing bonus and a fifth-year option in 2030 Yahoo Sports. His injury history dating back to college has been noted by league observers.
Wide Receiver Depth Chart Shifts Without Tyson
With Tyson out, the Saints will lean on star receiver Chris Olave alongside Devaughn Vele and rookies Bryce Lance and Barion Brown to fill the gap Clutch Points. The absence forces New Orleans to accelerate development of younger pass catchers during the critical opening month.
Saints' Broader Roster Cuts and Adjustments
New Orleans released safety Terrell Burgess, cornerbacks Michael Davis and Isaac Yiadom, and running back Zamir White as part of Thursday's 53-man roster trim Yahoo Sports. The team also placed several other players on injured reserve with return designations, including Jaylan Ford, Dalys Beanum, Mike Heldman, David Long Jr., and Devin Neal.
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