Jordyn Tyson, the New Orleans Saints’ 2026 first-round pick, will miss roughly two months to start the regular season after injuring his hamstring in practice last week. This is a massive blow for the No. 8 overall selection, who was expected to play a major role in the Saints’ passing attack alongside Chris Olave.
Durability Concerns Haunt Saints’ Rookie
NFL Network reported the news on Monday afternoon: Tyson’s highly anticipated NFL debut is officially on hold. What makes this even more concerning is that recurring hamstring issues followed him from college into the pros, sidelining him once again. Saints head coach Kellen Moore clarified this new hamstring injury is separate from the issue Tyson dealt with in the spring, which is some small relief, but the larger picture is grim. Tyson missed 17 games in college, dealing with a knee reconstruction, a collarbone fracture, and multiple hamstring strains. His durability is a major, flashing question mark now. With Tyson sidelined for the start of the season, the Saints have to decide whether to place him on short-term injured reserve. If designated for return, he could be back after missing the first four games, but that’s still a month gone for a rookie who needs every rep he can get.
Rams Stars Sidelined in Preseason
It is not just New Orleans dealing with injury headaches. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed that defensive end Myles Garrett and wide receiver Puka Nacua could remain sidelined from practice for the remainder of the week. Nacua is battling soreness in his psoas muscle after exiting joint practice against the Dallas Cowboys last week. Garrett sat out practice due to knee swelling and worked out on a side field with training staff. With the Rams only practicing on Tuesday and Thursday for the rest of the week, McVay indicated both players likely will not return to practice until next week. McVay emphasized that while the issues are minor, the Rams are managing both veterans carefully. “Anytime you’re talking about a soft tissue, especially with a skill player or a knee with a guy that does some of the things that Myles is doing, we’re going to err on the side of caution,” McVay told reporters. He added, “We want to make sure that it’s a return to performance, not just return to play.” That is smart long-term thinking, but it definitely means less time for these key players on the field.
Meanwhile, on a more positive note elsewhere, New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers advanced to live drills in his recovery from a knee injury. And the Cowboys? They might not be done adding to the defense after Von Miller’s arrival. They are reportedly exploring the cornerback market and could be looking to reunite a familiar face with defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
It is still the preseason, but these early injuries are a stark reminder of how quickly things can change in the NFL. The Saints are definitely feeling the heat with their top pick out for a significant chunk of time. Rams are managing their key guys carefully, which is the right call, but fans are always anxious for their stars to be on the field. Keep an eye on how these teams adjust and when these big names finally make their return to practice, then to the field.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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