New Orleans Saints Top Breakout Candidate in 2026
Summary
Tyler Shough, the New Orleans Saints’ quarterback, had a strong finish to his rookie season in 2025 and is the team’s clear starting quarterback for 2026. The Saints have added new players to support him, aiming to improve the team’s performance in the coming season.Key Facts
- Tyler Shough became the full-time starting quarterback for the Saints in Week 9 of the 2025 season.
- He completed 67.6% of his passes for 2,384 yards with 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.
- Shough had a passer rating of 91.3, the second-best among rookie quarterbacks in 2025.
- He rushed 186 yards and scored 3 rushing touchdowns.
- Shough set a Saints record by winning 5 games as a rookie starting quarterback.
- He finished second in AP Offensive Rookie of the Year voting and won the fan-voted Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year award.
- The Saints added wide receivers Jordyn Tyson and Chris Olave, and running backs Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne Jr. to help Shough.
- The team expects Shough to lead them as the starting quarterback through the 2026 season.
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