Overview

• Derek Carr’s May 10 retirement due to a shoulder injury opened New Orleans’ starting quarterback position.
• Shough was privately informed of Carr’s departure by head coach Kellen Moore before the announcement.
• Selected 40th overall in the 2025 draft, the 25-year-old rookie brings stops at Oregon, Texas Tech and Louisville.
• His spring training performance has positioned him as the frontrunner for the Saints’ Week 1 quarterback role.
• Final decision on the starter will come in training camp as Shough competes with Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener.