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A behind-the-scenes look at how the Saints identified Tyler Shough, built a targeted recruitment plan around his fit, and ultimately landed him, signaling a calculated upgrade at quarterback for their future plans.
At Saints training camp Day 15, Tyler Shough delivered an efficient up-tempo session in shells and shorts, with Kellen Moore calling Chris Olave's injury scare 'all good' and noting Shough’s solid completion pace.
In a Rams–Saints joint practice in Oxnard, the Saints’ offense looked steady with Tyler Shough handling QB2 duties while a rookie delivered a standout showing, signaling progress in New Orleans’ offensive development and quarterback competition.
On Saints training camp Day 13, quarterback Tyler Shough stood out in drills, the run game looked productive, and wide receiver Chris Olave delivered notable plays against the Cowboys, highlighting a promising offensive outlook as camp continues.
Tyler Shough helped energize the Saints' offense as New Orleans defeated the Jaguars in joint practices, signaling life and potential progress for the Saints' attack ahead of the season.
In Day 5 of Saints training camp, quarterback Tyler Shough helps the offense rebound after Day 4, signaling momentum as camp continues.
Saints training camp is testing a new-look offense that has promising pieces but needs time to gel, with quarterback Tyler Shough getting reps as the unit builds chemistry in Metairie.
On the Saints’ first open OTA day, Tyler Shough locked in as QB1 by going 10-of-12 in 7-on-7 and distributing passes to seven different receivers, while rookie Jordyn Tyson was limited to individual drills. Spencer Rattler also worked, and Jonas Sanker led the early slot rotation. A Rath-led lineman reaction drill added a competitive element, and Mason Shipley competed at kicker as kicking battles begin. Several veterans were absent or limited, contract talks with Chris Olave continued toward training camp, and New Orleans plans joint practices with three preseason opponents while focusing on early-down installs and center depth behind Erik McCoy with rookies Simpkins III and Sherman in the mix.
Saints first-round WR Jordyn Tyson says teaming with Chris Olave will ease pressure on both and create a dangerous one-two threat for defenses; Tyson likens himself to Olave, is eager to prove himself, and looks forward to playing with quarterback Tyler Shough as New Orleans hopes to build on a late-season offensive upswing.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was voted by fans as the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year, becoming the fourth Saint to win the award after George Rogers, Rueben Mayes and Alvin Kamara. In 11 games with nine starts in 2025, he completed 221 of 327 passes (67.6%) for 2,384 yards with 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions (91.3 passer rating; 103.3 on third downs). He also earned PFWA All-Rookie honors and was NFL Rookie of the Month (Dec/Jan); he is a finalist for the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan and Saints quarterback Tyler Shough have been named finalists for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. McMillan, a first-round pick, logged 70 catches, 1,014 yards and seven TDs as Carolina won the NFC South; Shough has emerged as a starting quarterback for New Orleans and remains a strong contender. The other finalists are Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, and Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson.
Nick Shook highlights six NFL quarterbacks who could take a bigger leap in 2026—the six are Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears), Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints), Jaxson Dart (New York Giants), Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), and J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings)—with coach-quarterback fit and new coordinators as key drivers of potential improvement.
Tyler Shough demonstrated potential in a recent game against the Panthers, suggesting he may have a future worth exploring for the New Orleans Saints.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is set to start against the Rams, embracing the opportunity to lead despite acknowledging he will make mistakes, as the team looks to improve after a poor start to the season.
Saints coach Kellen Moore announced that rookie Tyler Shough will remain the starting quarterback for the rest of the season, replacing Spencer Rattler, as the team seeks consistency amid a 1-7 start.