Overview
- Shough reportedly suffered the hand injury during New Orleans’ Oct. 5 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and ESPN’s Adam Schefter published the fracture report on Sunday, Oct. 18.
- Sources say the injury affects two bones in Shough’s non‑throwing left hand and could take weeks to a couple of months to fully heal.
- The Saints have not publicly confirmed the diagnosis even though Shough has fully practiced and was expected to start against the New York Giants.
- To cope on game days Shough has taped his ring and pinky fingers together, worn a protective glove, and shifted handoffs to his right hand.
- With backups Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson offering limited proven options, the report raises the risk that short‑term play could worsen the injury and increase pressure on the coaching staff and roster decisions.