Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints
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Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough is beginning to reshape the narrative surrounding him after a strong start to his career.
When Tyler Shough was coming out of college, one of the biggest question marks around him was his age -- and more so how long he spent in college. Shough isn't
Tyler Shough has turned some heads in his short time as the Saints starting quarterback. Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Bucs in Tampa is the high point of his NFL career so far. For a team looking forward to the NFL Draft, somebody didn't tell that to Shough and the Saints, who are fighting hard in every game and not packing in the season at all.
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ESPN: Tyler Shough wowed Buccaneers opponents with late-game throw
Saints QB Tyler Shough made some big plays with his legs against the Buccaneers, but it was one of his last throws which left a lasting impression.
New Orleans scored 24 points in the contest, the most in a game started by Shough, and took down the NFC South rival. It was an encouraging showing overall for the rookie. He caught the attention of the Buccaneers as well, as shared by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Clearly, Moore, a former NFL quarterback himself, has no concerns about the future of Shough, regardless of his age. With the Saints projected to pick fairly high in the 2026 NFL Draft, it will be interesting to see how Shough finishes the season, and if they feel they need to make a change at the quarterback position.
While Tyler Shough is one of the NFL's oldest rookies, Kellen Moore believes that if Philip Rivers can play, so can the Saints QB.
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2026 NFL draft: Chris Bell, Tyler Shough's favorite WR, injures knee
This is a really tough break for Chris Bell, who tore his ACL ahead of the 2026 NFL draft. He was one of Tyler Shough's favorite targets at Louisville
Despite a rocky first half of the 2025 National Football League season, there is some real hope around the New Orleans Saints right now. Rookie quarterback Tyl
As the Saints do battle with the Buccaneers in Week 14, quarterback Tyler Shough ripped off an improbable touchdown run.