Jordyn Tyson Is STILL Sidelined, And Saints Fans Need To Brace For A Longer Wait

Saints first-round pick wide receiver Jordyn Tyson won’t be practicing with the team this week, effectively pushing his NFL debut back until at least Week 9. This isn’t just a minor setback, either, it means fans hoping to see their top rookie hit the field soon are going to have to hold their breath even longer.

Hamstring Haunt Continues For First-Rounder

General Manager Mickey Loomis delivered the news himself at a Wednesday press conference, confirming that Tyson won’t be hitting the practice field in Paris ahead of this Sunday’s showdown with the Steelers. The rookie wideout has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury way back in mid-August. Head coach Kellen Moore did clarify one thing, at least: this current hamstring issue is supposedly not related to the previous hamstring problems Tyson dealt with in college. So, that’s something, right? Maybe?

“Getting Closer” With No Real Answers

Loomis tried to offer some comfort, saying Tyson is improving and that “we feel like we’re getting closer,” but he straight up refused to offer any “specific timetable” for the rookie to actually get on the field. That’s the kicker, isn’t it? “Closer” doesn’t mean “ready to play.” The Saints are already looking at a Week 8 bye, so the earliest, and we mean ABSOLUTELY earliest, Tyson could possibly make his NFL debut would be their Week 9 home game against the Browns. But even then, given how long he’s been out and that past history with hamstring issues, it feels like a longer ramp-up time is definitely on the table once he eventually does return to practice.

This Sunday, the Saints are battling the Steelers in Paris. After that, they get their Week 8 bye. All eyes will be on that Week 9 matchup against the Browns, wondering if we’ll finally see the first-round pick out there, or if this hamstring saga will continue to keep him on the sidelines.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.