Jordyn Tyson, the New Orleans Saints’ No. 8 overall pick from the 2026 NFL Draft, has been chilling on injured reserve since day one, still hasn’t seen a single snap on the field this season. And if you were hoping for him to finally suit up for Week 5, get ready for some disappointment. ESPN’s Adam Schefter just dropped the news: the Saints are taking a much more patient, long-term approach with their top rookie, and he’s still considered “weeks away” from returning to action.
Still ‘Weeks Away’ After Missing Four
Look, Tyson has been stuck on IR all season after suffering a hamstring injury, which, let’s be real, is just brutal for a first-round pick. He’s already missed the required four weeks and is technically eligible to come off injured reserve. But it’s not happening. Schefter’s report confirms that any hopes of an immediate return are totally off the table. League sources told ESPN that while Tyson is making progress and feeling good, he’s just not there yet. This aligns with initial reports that suggested his absence would stretch beyond the minimum four weeks. So, yeah, he’s still sidelined and will be for a bit.
Week 7 or Week 9? The Saints’ Tricky Tyson Call
The big reveal here is that Tyson isn’t likely to return until Week 7 at the absolute earliest. So, he’s probably out through Week 6, no question. But here’s where it gets interesting: the Saints have a bye in Week 8. That means they’ve got a seriously tricky decision on their hands. Do they rush him back for a single game in Week 7, just to get his feet wet before the bye? Or do they play it even safer, give him that extra week or so of rest through the bye, and make sure he’s absolutely, 100% healthy for the entire second half of the 2026 season? It’s a huge question, and one that doesn’t have an easy answer. The team’s commitment to patience is crystal clear, and it seems like we won’t get a definitive answer until we get much closer to Week 7. Until then, New Orleans is just going to keep waiting for their top-10 talent to be truly ready.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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