Jordyn Tyson

New Orleans Saints
Wide Receiver
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Jordyn Tyson Set for Increased Snaps in Week 10

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said on Wednesday that rookie first-round wide receiver Jordyn Tyson should get "a healthy dose more" snaps in the team's Week 10 contest at home against the division-rival Carolina Panthers, and the team will work to a point where he is not limited, according to Saints reporter Jeff Nowak. Tyson returned from Injured Reserve in last Sunday's overtime victory over the visiting Cleveland Browns but played only 24% of the snaps and caught four of five targets for 30 yards (7.5 yards per reception) in his NFL debut. The 22-year-old got off to a rough start, fumbling on the first catch of his career while extending near the goal line. Eventually, the expectation is that Tyson, the eighth overall pick in April from Arizona State, will develop into the WR2 across from Chris Olave. However, it will be a slow process, and Tyson will once again be a shaky flex option for fantasy managers this weekend in only his second NFL game. Going into Week 10 in a good matchup against the Panthers, RotoBaller has Tyson ranked as the No. 39 WR in half-PPR leagues.

Nov 11, 2026 12:38 PM EST

Jordyn Tyson Active for NFL Debut

New Orleans Saints rookie first-round wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is officially active for his NFL debut on Sunday against the visiting Cleveland Browns in Week 9, according to Saints reporter Jeff Nowak. Despite being questionable all week in his return to practice, the Saints officially activated Tyson from IR on Saturday, and he will be a part of New Orleans' offense for the first time all year. The 22-year-old eighth overall pick from Arizona State injured his hamstring in August during training camp and missed the first eight weeks of the 2026 season. The big-play wideout is expected to eventually become the No. 2 WR in the Saints' offense across from Chris Olave, but fantasy managers should temper expectations after all the time the young pass-catcher has missed so far this year. Tyson's high long-term ceiling makes him stash-worthy in most fantasy football leagues, but we would recommend keeping him on your bench for his NFL debut as he gets worked into the fold in New Orleans. Do not be surprised if Tyson sees limited snaps in his first game of his career. Tyson's return is bad news for Devaughn Vele, who has operated as the WR2 with Tyson on IR.

Nov 8, 2026 7:13 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson Expected to Be Activated From Injured Reserve

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is expected to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, according to Jeremy Fowler. The eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft has yet to make his regular-season debut after suffering a hamstring injury during an August joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tyson returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since the injury and was limited in all three sessions, including Friday's final practice. He remains officially questionable for Sunday. Tyson's arrival could eventually affect Devaughn Vele, who played 89% of New Orleans' offensive snaps in Week 7 and caught five passes for 54 yards and a touchdown. The rookie projects as a potential receiving complement to Chris Olave, although quarterback Tyler Shough acknowledged that the two have had limited practice time together. Tyson carries considerable long-term fantasy appeal, but an immediate full workload would be difficult to project.

Nov 7, 2026 9:40 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson Should be "Good to Go" to Face Browns

New Orleans Saints rookie first-round wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) plans to make his NFL debut on Sunday against the visiting Cleveland Browns in Week 9, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. New Orleans listed Tyson as questionable on their final injury report for the week on Friday. Tyson, the eighth overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, has yet to play this year due to a lingering hamstring injury, but he "should be good to go" this weekend. The Saints will need to officially activate the 22-year-old pass-catcher from Injured Reserve on Saturday. Tyson was limited in all three practices this week after the Saints opened his 21-day practice window, which suggests he could be limited in terms of his workload on Sunday in his NFL debut against Cleveland. The rookie's return will be bad news for Devaughn Vele going forward, as Tyson is eventually expected to become the team's WR2 across from Chris Olave. Tyson should now be rostered in most fantasy football leagues, but leaving him on your bench is the smart play in Week 9.

Nov 7, 2026 8:21 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson a Priority Addition in Redraft Leagues

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) should be a priority waiver wire target for fantasy football managers ahead of Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. While it's still unclear whether Tyson will actually be activated from injured reserve before Sunday's game, managers should get ahead of the waiver wire scrum and add Tyson now, if it's not too late. The 22-year-old rookie projects as New Orleans' No. 2 receiver and is already rostered in 58% of leagues, but there are still opportunities for managers to pick him up in shallower leagues. Tyson is a 2026 first-round pick, and he has the potential to immediately contribute as a WR3/flex option in his NFL debut, whether it be this week or next week. He should offer an immediate spark to both fantasy managers and the 2-5 Saints.

Nov 7, 2026 7:45 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson Could Make Immediate Impact if Active Against Browns

New Orleans Saints rookie first-round wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is listed as questionable to make his NFL debut in Week 9 against the Browns. He has put together a week of limited practices and will need to be officially activated from injured reserve to suit up. Once healthy, Tyson could slide into the WR2 role, with fellow receivers Devaughn Vele and Bryce Lance potentially seeing the biggest impact on their workloads. Tyson is a skilled route runner who can line up across the formation, totaling 1,812 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns over his final two seasons at Arizona State. He would be a welcome addition to a Saints offense that has looked stagnant at times. If activated this week, Tyson would be a viable FLEX option against a Browns defense that ranks 14th against wide receivers.

Nov 7, 2026 6:08 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson Questionable for Week 9

New Orleans Saints rookie first-round wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is considered questionable to come off Injured Reserve to make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, according to Saints reporter Jeff Nowak. Tyson was able to put in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday, but it is unclear if he upgraded to a full practice on Friday, and it remains uncertain as to whether he will be cleared to make his NFL debut this weekend. While the eighth overall pick from Arizona State should be rostered in most fantasy football leagues now that he is on the verge of a return, we would caution that he will be an extremely volatile starting option in fantasy lineups if he is activated from IR on Saturday and plays on Sunday. The Saints will most likely ease Tyson back into their offense across from Chris Olave. When Tyson finally returns, both Devaughn Vele and Bryce Lance are expected to see less playing time.

Nov 6, 2026 9:40 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson Limited in Practice Again on Thursday

New Orleans Saints rookie first-round tight end Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Thursday for the second straight day, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. However, Underhill added that Tyson does not look limited as he tries to convince the coaching staff that he is ready to come off Injured Reserve to make his NFL debut in Week 9 on Sunday against the visiting Cleveland Browns. The Saints are not going to rush the 22-year-old back, though, and they may require him to put in a full practice before they seriously consider activating the young pass-catcher from IR. If Tyson is active this weekend for his first NFL game, he will be an extremely risky option as a fantasy starter in his first game, which could come with a strict snap count. But eventually, Tyson is expected to develop into the Saints' WR2 across from Chris Olave, which makes him stash-worthy in most fantasy football leagues. When he returns, it will knock Devaughn Vele's fantasy stock down as a potential flex option in deeper fantasy leagues. Tyson has major upside, but his floor also remains low due to a lengthy injury history from his college days.

Nov 5, 2026 5:34 PM EST

Jordyn Tyson Feels "More Explosive Than I Ever Have" Since Returning From Injury

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) told reporters that he feels "more explosive than I ever have" after returning from his hamstring injury. He said "I ran the fastest I ran since I been here in rehab...So I think I'm doing pretty good. I think I'm doing just fine." Tyson injured his hamstring in joint practices this preseason and was placed on IR. He was designated for return from injured reserve this week, and he could make his NFL debut as early as this week against the Browns, although the team has not officially addressed his status. The first-round pick has great fantasy upside in a pass-heavy offense, and is a great addition from the waiver wire or via trade if he's available. He could need time to adjust to the league, but will likely take targets and playing time from Devaughn Vele as the Saints' second receiver.

Nov 5, 2026 4:10 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson Limited in his Return to Practice on Wednesday

New Orleans Saints rookie first-round wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) had his 21-day practice window to return from Injured Reserve opened on Wednesday, and he was listed as a limited participant in practice. Ongoing hamstring issues landed the 22-year-old on IR before the start of his rookie season in the NFL, but he has a chance to be officially activated later this week and make his debut in Week 9 at home against the visiting Cleveland Browns this Sunday. When fully healthy, Tyson was drafted to serve as the team's No. 2 pass-catcher across from Chris Olave. Tyson's return will be bad news for those who have Devaughn Vele rostered, but the rookie is not guaranteed to return this weekend. The Saints will likely ease Tyson into the offense when he returns, which will make him a risky play initially, but the young pass-catcher's upside makes him worth stashing in all fantasy leagues with his return on the horizon. Tyson is currently rostered in just over half of Yahoo leagues, but that number will rise drastically once he is officially activated off IR, which could come as soon as this Saturday.

Nov 4, 2026 3:04 PM EST

Jordyn Tyson Set to Return to Practice Wednesday

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is set to return to practice Wednesday, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft has spent the entire regular season on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury during training camp in August. Tyson has yet to make his NFL debut, and his availability for Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Cleveland Browns remains uncertain. Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that the team was still evaluating when to resume Tyson's practice activities, making Wednesday's development an encouraging step in his recovery. Devaughn Vele has established himself alongside Chris Olave during the rookie's absence, catching 33 passes for 348 yards and three touchdowns in seven games. Tyson could eventually compete for a significant role in New Orleans' passing attack, but his lengthy absence makes an immediate fantasy contribution difficult to project. He is worth considering as a speculative bench stash in deeper leagues.

Nov 4, 2026 6:46 AM EST

Unclear if Jordyn Tyson Will Return to Practice This Week

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday that it is still to be determined whether rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) will return to practice this week, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The Saints will decide by Wednesday, which is when they will release their first official injury report for Week 9 as they come out of their bye. The 22-year-old eighth overall pick from Arizona State is eligible to come off Injured Reserve and play this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, but it is unclear if that will happen yet as Tyson continues to recover from a lingering hamstring injury that has sidelined him for all of his rookie season so far in 2026. Even if Tyson returns to the practice field this week, it will not guarantee that he makes his NFL debut this weekend against the Browns. The 6-foot-2, 203-pounder will also be a pretty risky flex option in fantasy lineups if he is active this weekend. Still, because of his upside as the Saints' WR2 behind Chris Olave by season's end, Tyson should be stashed already in all fantasy leagues.

Nov 2, 2026 7:28 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson Should be Rostered in All Leagues As He Nears Return

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is nearing a return and should be rostered in all leagues. Tyson suffered a hamstring strain during a joint practice in August, prompting the team to place him on injured reserve. Although he has not played in the first seven weeks, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported a positive update, saying he could return as early as Week 9 and that he's not far from playing. The eighth overall pick in the 2026 draft totaled 136 receptions for 1817 yards and 19 touchdowns in his last 21 games with Arizona State. He would join wideouts Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele in the Saints' high-volume passing attack. While he could be limited upon his return and Olave and Vele will continue to be factors, Tyson's immense talent and Kellen Moore's pass-heavy approach make him fantasy-relevant in all formats.

Nov 2, 2026 4:05 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson Could Make NFL Debut in Week 9

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) could make his NFL debut in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The rookie first-round pick has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury during an August joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Schefter reports that Tyson is nearing a return, even if he isn't ready for the November 8 matchup. The Saints have a Week 8 bye, giving the eighth overall pick additional recovery time. General manager Mickey Loomis said on October 21 that Tyson would not practice that week, making his potential return to the field an important development. Chris Olave has led New Orleans' receiving corps, while Devaughn Vele has caught 33 passes for 348 yards and three touchdowns through seven games. Tyson could eventually challenge Vele for opportunities behind Olave, although the rookie's extended absence creates uncertainty about his immediate involvement. He remains worth stashing in fantasy leagues ahead of his anticipated debut.

Nov 1, 2026 6:53 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson a Must-Stash Receiver Despite Delayed Recovery

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) should continue to be stashed in all fantasy leagues, even though rostering him has required more patience than expected. Tyson opened the season on injured reserve, and it was initially reported that he would return around the end of September or the start of October. Instead, we're turning the calendar to November, and Tyson is still on IR. Stashing Tyson has definitely required more patience, but that patience should pay off when he does eventually make his NFL debut. The first-round pick is viewed as one of the most intriguing rookies in dynasty leagues, and he'll have similar upside in redraft fantasy football once he's activated. Presumably, Tyson will step into the No. 2 receiver role behind Chris Olave. The No. 2 receiver role in a productive, pass-heavy offense like New Orleans should make him a fringe WR2/WR3 on a weekly basis. There's no reason a player like that should be on the waiver wire, even in shallower leagues. Managers should quickly add and stash Tyson wherever he's available.

Oct 31, 2026 6:57 PM EST

Jordyn Tyson Is a Waiver Wire Target Ahead of Potential Return

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is a player to watch on the waiver wire as he prepares to return. Tyson suffered a hamstring injury in August, expected to cost him two months. He was placed on injured reserve but traveled with the team to France for their Week 7 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Saints heading into their Week 8 bye, many have speculated that Tyson could return to the lineup in Week 9, though the exact timing is unclear. The eighth overall pick is an unbelievable talent, totaling 1,817 yards and 19 touchdowns in 20 college games. With Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele operating as the top two receivers for quarterback Tyler Shough, Tyson may have trouble finding a fantasy-relevant role in this offense, but his elite talent will be hard to keep off the field once he's healthy.

Oct 26, 2026 5:55 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson a Priority Stash Ahead of Anticipated Return

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is likely nearing his activation from injured reserve, which makes him an appealing waiver wire target in fantasy football leagues. Tyson hasn't quite resumed practicing yet, but there's a strong chance that he gets back on the practice field next week in preparation for making his NFL debut midseason. The rookie's development was obviously hindered by the hamstring injury, so he may not be an immediate fantasy starter, but his first-round draft capital gives him tremendous upside, even in redraft leagues. Although Devaughn Vele has been playing well as the Saints' No. 2 receiver this year, there's a path to Tyson emerging as the No. 2 pass catcher in New Orleans behind Chris Olave. If that happens, the Arizona State product would be a high-end WR3 or low-end WR2 with additional upside. There will be a league-wide rush to add Tyson once he's activated from IR, so savvy managers should get ahead of that rush and add him now, while there's minimal competition. After all, he remains available in nearly 50% of redraft leagues.

Oct 24, 2026 7:57 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson Will Not Practice This Week

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) will not practice this week, according to general manager Mickey Loomis. Loomis said Tyson is improving and that the team is happy with his rehab progress, but he will not be activated. Tyson suffered a hamstring injury during a joint practice in August and was placed on injured reserve, with the expectation that he would miss multiple months. Although the rookie receiver made the trip to Paris ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he will be held out through the bye week, with hopes of suiting up in Week 9. Fantasy managers should continue to stash the 2026 eighth overall pick and expect Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, and rookie Bryce Lance to have substantial roles in Week 7.

Oct 21, 2026 5:32 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson a Must-Add Wherever Still Available

Already rostered in approximately two-thirds of redraft leagues, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) may not be a name at the forefront of Week 7 waiver lists, but the rookie is a priority target wherever still available. While his return from Injured Reserve is not imminent, Tyson will reportedly travel with the team ahead of their Week 7 matchup with the Steelers to be played in Paris. With the Saints then scheduled for a Week 8 bye, the team may opt to take the cautious route with the eighth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, but Tyson boasts week-winning upside and could provide a jolt to a Saints offense that has struggled of late after a scorching-hot start to the year.

Oct 19, 2026 9:24 AM EST

Jordyn Tyson Traveling with Team to Paris in Week 7

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is traveling with the team to Paris for Week 7's international game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tyson was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury expected to cost him about two months. While the team hasn't opened his practice window yet, Tyson appears to be nearing a return from the injury he suffered on August 13th. The rookie receiver was selected with the eighth overall pick in this year's draft and had 136 receptions for 1,812 yards and 19 touchdowns in 21 games with Arizona State. The Saints have a bye in Week 8, so there's a strong possibility the team is preparing for a Week 9 return. Fantasy managers should add Tyson if he is available in any leagues, as his immense talent and the Saints' pass-heavy offense should lead to him having a ton of volume this season.

Oct 19, 2026 5:22 AM EST