Okay, so the New Orleans Saints are absolutely scrambling right now, trying to figure out their wide receiver situation. Talk about a gut punch: they just lost rookie Jordyn Tyson to a hamstring injury. This kid was reportedly “tremendous in camp” already, making waves, and now *bam*, out for around two months? That’s a huge blow to their early season plans. To try and fill that immediate, gaping hole, ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped the news that the Saints brought in a couple of veterans, Chase Claypool and Josh Reynolds, for workouts on Tuesday. Yeah, you read that right: *Chase Claypool*.
Claypool’s NFL Comeback: Is This Really Happening?
Let’s talk about Chase Claypool for a second. This guy was a second-round pick back in 2020. But get this: he hasn’t seen any NFL action since the 2023 campaign. That’s a long time to be away from the game, especially for a guy picked that high. He kicked off his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers for three years, then bounced around to the Chicago Bears and the Miami Dolphins. Remember when he joined the Buffalo Bills ahead of the 2024 season? He was released after an injury in training camp, never even suited up for them. He completely failed to return during that 2024 season. Then, last July, he made this big announcement about hoping to make an NFL comeback, but he went completely unsigned during the entire 2025 season. Ouch. He’s got 2,261 yards and 13 touchdowns in 58 career games, sure, and he even had back-to-back 800-plus yard seasons in his first two years. But after that? The source just flat out says he “never panned out.” He also worked out with the Green Bay Packers in May. Can he actually pull off this comeback now, with the Saints?
Josh Reynolds: The Ultimate Journeyman Still Grinding
Then you’ve got Josh Reynolds, a totally different story but also fighting for a roster spot. He was a fourth-round pick in 2017 by the Los Angeles Rams. Last season, he was with the New York Jets, but he only appeared in five games, grabbing 101 yards on 11 receptions. Not exactly setting the world on fire. To make matters worse, he ended that season on the injured reserve list with a hip injury. This guy has been around, playing for the Rams, Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, and then the Jets. He’s a true journeyman, always hustling. Can he show the Saints enough in a workout to earn a temporary gig?
Look, it’s pretty clear the Saints aren’t looking for a long-term solution here. Their plan is “seemingly just to pick up some temporary depth” while Tyson works his way back from that hamstring injury. This isn’t about finding a future star for New Orleans; it’s about finding a warm body who can contribute for a couple of months. For Claypool, who’s been out of the league and fighting to get back in, this is a make-or-break moment. For Reynolds, it’s another chance for a proven veteran to show he can still play a role, even if it’s a short one. The stakes are real for both these guys.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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