Overview
- Tyson, the Saints’ No. 8 overall pick, has not played this season after a right hamstring strain suffered in mid‑August that led to his placement on injured reserve.
- Beat reporting and team observation show Tyson sprinting and working on stop‑and‑start drills in practice on Oct. 3, indicating he is ramping up his rehab.
- NFL injured‑reserve rules make him first eligible to return after the team’s Week 4 game, which opens a formal activation window starting in Week 5.
- Coach Kellen Moore has urged caution and said Tyson is not expected to return to full practice immediately, leaving the Saints to weigh medical clearance against roster needs.
- The Saints’ upcoming road trips, including an overseas game in Paris, and the risk of hamstring setbacks mean a practical return could slip to after the team’s bye and the Nov. 8 game versus Cleveland.