Overview

• He gained the early edge in the quarterback battle with standout performances in offseason practices.
• Coach Kellen Moore informed him in advance of Derek Carr’s May 10 retirement, which Carr attributed to a shoulder injury.
• Selected 40th overall in the 2025 draft at age 25, Shough joins the Saints with more experience than most rookies.
• Six seasons across Oregon, Texas Tech and Louisville, punctuated by multiple injuries, have fortified his resilience.
• He continues to vie against Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener for the Week 1 starting role.