Saints rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson returns from injured reserve in overtime win over Browns
The gist
Saints rookie wideout Jordyn Tyson, the No. 8 pick, debuted against Cleveland after a hamstring injury.
His return reshapes a receiving corps that leaned on Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele.
How it unfolded
- Aug 8, 2026Tyson catches a pass at Saints training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana.
- Sep 4, 2026The Saints' updated depth chart lists rookie Barion Brown as the third wideout behind Olave and Vele, with each receiver moving up a spot because of Tyson's injury.
- Nov 4, 2026Tyson practices Wednesday and New Orleans officially designates him to return from Reserve/Injured, per Nick Underhill.
Key terms
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
- No. 8 pick
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
- NFC South
- One of the four divisions of the National Football Conference in the National Football League.
Source: Wikipedia