The New Orleans Saints made the decision to draft Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough with the 40th overall pick in last month’s NFL Draft. They did that because they believe in the talent of the 25-year-old,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - After getting selected by New Orleans in the 2025 NFL Draft earlier this month, Tyler Shough has now become the Saints' presumptive frontrunner to be their starting quarterback. Following weeks of speculation regarding his availability for the 2025 season, Derek Carr officially announced Saturday his retirement from the NFL.

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The Saints drafted Shough out of Louisville with the 40th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, making him the third quarterback off the board after first-round picks Cam Ward (first overall to the Titans) and Jaxson Dart (25th to the Giants).

The Saints took Shough as the third quarterback off the board in the 2025 NFL draft, behind only No. 1 pick Cam Ward by the Tennessee Titans and New York Giants first-round pick Jaxson Dart. The Saints were in need of a quarterback with the uncertainty surrounding Carr's health.

That leaves the Saints in an unknown position when it comes to their next QB1. However, it appears second-round rookie Tyler Shough, who was just drafted out of Louisville, has a legitimate chance at starting in Week 1. Via Jordan Schultz: “With the unce ...

The New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback was seen at Tulane's Yulman Field, getting reps with wide receiver Bub Means, and tight ends Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau. And footage of Shough throwing to Means was released, doing just enough to hype up a fanbase interested in what the 25-year-old second-round pick has to offer.

Derek Carr announced his retirement from professional NFL play, and Tyler Shough is now awaiting his opportunity with the New Orleans Saints.

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