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Saints Have Long-Term Worry on First-Round Pick's Injury

Saints Have Long-Term Worry on First-Round Pick's Injury

Summary

The New Orleans Saints’ first-round draft pick, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, is expected to miss about two months due to a hamstring injury. Tyson has had repeated hamstring problems since college, and the team may place him on injured reserve at the start of the season.

Key Facts

  • Jordyn Tyson is the Saints’ first-round pick from the April draft.
  • He injured his right hamstring during a joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • Tyson’s hamstring problems began in college and continued during the pre-draft process.
  • He missed some Saints practices and minicamps because of this injury history.
  • Tyson had a strong 2024 season at Arizona State with over 1,100 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
  • The Saints might put Tyson on injured reserve, meaning he cannot play for a set time but remains on the team.
  • His injury is a setback for Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, who was expecting a strong connection with Tyson and teammate Chris Olave.
  • Experts worry Tyson may be prone to future soft-tissue injuries because of his ongoing hamstring issues.
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