New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) and guard Torricelli Simpkins III (68) defend against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Monty Rice (8) and defensive tackle Payton Zdroik (62) in the second half at SoFi Stadium.
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The New Orleans Saints received a major gut punch to their passing attack before the regular season even kicked off. Rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, selected eighth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Arizona State, is expected to miss roughly two months after suffering a severe right hamstring injury during training camp.
Losing a dynamic first-round playmaker leaves a massive void out wide, especially after the offense struggled to find rhythm in their 34-0 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams. However, New Orleans might not need to look far for a quick offensive pivot.
On NFL Network’s “The Insiders,” league insider Mike Garafolo highlighted how head coach Kellen Moore and the coaching staff can shift their tactical focus toward the tight end room.
“The Saints felt good about Delp, he's currently dealing with a hamstring injury, doesn't sound like a big deal,” Garafolo reported. “That's really interesting information for you to say, okay cool, we're banged up at the receiver position, we can lean on our tight ends.”
From The Insiders on @nflnetwork following @wyche89 talking about the #Saints leaning on their TEs, especially with Jordyn Tyson shelved with a hamstring injury. Rookie Oscar Delp has one of his own but it doesn’t sound like it’s too significant. pic.twitter.com/FSrDtNjes0
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 26, 2026
Rookie tight end Oscar Delp brings the size and soft hands needed to clear up space across the middle of the field. While Delp is nursing a minor hamstring tweak of his own, his expected quick return makes him a logical focal point alongside veteran Juwan Johnson.
Leaning heavily into multi-tight end sets allows New Orleans to shield its thinned-out wide receiver room, give quarterback Tyler Shough reliable safety valves, and stay physical in the intermediate passing game.
The Saints still have work to do before Week 1, but recalibrating around their tight ends offers a clear blueprint to keep the offense moving until Tyson returns.