Saints first-round pick Jordyn Tyson could miss 2 months with hamstring injury from training camp

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Jordyn Tyson’s start to his NFL career is not going according to plan.

The New Orleans Saints receiver, who went in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, could miss the next two months after suffering a hamstring injury during training camp, according to NFL Network.

The 22-year-old Arizona State product, whom the Saints took eighth overall back in April, suffered the injury during last Thursday’s joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Jordyn Tyson of the New Orleans Saints participates in drills during a joint practice at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Aug. 13, 2026, in Metairie, La. (Getty Images)

Saints head coach Kellen Moore, who enters his second season leading the franchise, said one day later that the injury could force Tyson to be sidelined through the start of the season. Now, if the current timeline remains, Tyson is looking at potentially missing at least five games.

There were also reports Tyson sought multiple opinions on his hamstring injury, leading to discourse on social media among football fans worried he would be missing more than just a few practices.

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A two-month timeline would mean a return near Week 6, where the Saints would travel to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants. Then, they travel overseas for a game in Paris as part of the NFL’s International Games.

Tyson did have hamstring issues while starring for the Sun Devils, but Moore refuted speculation that this injury was