A fan of either professional New Orleans sports franchise is predisposed to dealing with the disappointment of injuries. So it no doubt raised some eyebrows in the Crescent City when Jordyn Tyson was selected 8th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Not for his ability, of which few have any doubt, but for his injury history.
With a torn ACL, MCL, and PCL, as well as a fractured clavicle and a hamstring issue, the star receiver was plagued with missed time throughout his college career. It doesn’t bode
well alongside Chris Olave’s concussion problems.
While, to the immense credit of both, they missed only a combined four games to injury in their respective 2025 seasons, their past troubles have to be noted.
The newly formed one-two punch at wide receiver can only produce if they’re suited up on Sundays. Therefore, given the pair’s troubled history, does Kellen Moore’s offense possess enough alternative weapons?
Devaughn Vele had a strong campaign in 2025. Mason Tipton and Kevin Austin Jr. are among the other names that made an impact in spots a year ago.
Bub Means will hope to get, and stay, healthy after an extended absence that saw him miss all of 2025.
Alvin Kamara is always a threat out of the backfield, albeit not the one he once was. The tight end room, headlined by Juwan Johnson alongside new Saint Noah Fant, offers more in the receiving game than most.
But after Olave and Tyson, the position lacks established star power.
Might the Saints look to veterans in the market before the season begins? Or should they feel comfortable already? Let us know your thoughts on the receiver situation in the comments below!
