Tyler Shough Set to Lead New Orleans Saints Into 2026 NFL Season

The New Orleans Saints have placed their trust in Tyler Shough as their starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season. A second-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, Shough will step into the role with a full offseason and training camp under his belt. This provides a sharp contrast to the previous year, where he faced a competitive quarterback battle.

During Super Bowl week in February, Shough expressed his eagerness to Fox News Digital. With the entire offseason to develop under head coach Kellen Moore’s system, he feels prepared. Shough acknowledged the guidance of a valuable mentor since joining the Saints.

In the early days of January 2026, Shough experienced challenges, such as an interception in a game against the Atlanta Falcons. His progress caught the attention of Drew Brees, the Saints’ legendary quarterback recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brees shared his insights with Fox News Digital, praising Shough’s leadership and commitment during the offseason by organizing team workouts and preparations for camp.

At 25 years old, Shough’s path to the NFL was unique. He played college football across three programs spanning seven years. While some saw this as a challenge, Brees saw it as a period of growth, character-building, and overcoming adversity. Brees highlighted the impact of Shough’s time at Louisville under coach Jeff Brohm, which he viewed as crucial for Shough reaching the NFL level.

The Saints initially chose Spencer Rattler as the starting quarterback for the 2025 season. By Week 9, Kellen Moore turned to Shough, who led the team to a 5-4 finish, including a four-game winning streak.

Brees emphasized how Shough benefitted from observing during the first half of the season. Brees noted Shough’s weekly improvements, athleticism, and ability to contribute to the run game. His qualities reminded Brees of Josh Allen’s combination of size and skill.

The team has built around Shough, signing key players like Chris Olave and drafting Jordyn Tyson. Despite Tyson’s hamstring injury, the Saints strengthened their offense by signing Travis Etienne Jr. and retaining key players like Alvin Kamara and Juwan Johnson. With a solid offensive line and Kellen Moore’s expertise, the future looks promising for Shough’s career.

Apart from football, Drew Brees has ventured into entrepreneurship. He co-owns Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, a rapidly growing sports bar franchise with more than 80 locations across the U.S. Established in Louisiana, the franchise offers a mix of Louisiana-inspired cuisine and a friendly atmosphere.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux leverages partnerships with DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS to offer access to numerous sports events, including NFL Sunday Ticket. Customers enjoy live TV and streaming networks all in one spot. Over 300,000 establishments access local, national, college, and pro games through this service.

Brees highlighted the importance of sports in fostering community spirit. Sportsbarfinder.com assists fans in locating DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS-equipped venues, enhancing the game-watching experience.

Scott Thompson, a sports writer for Fox News Digital, reports on the ongoing evolution of the New Orleans Saints and Brees’s growing business ventures.