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Saints Linked To $8 Million Breakout Star To Replace Alvin Kamara

The New Orleans Saints have a glimmer of hope as they head into the offseason, which is much more than they had coming into the season. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough has burst on the scene and emerged as a potential franchise option for the Saints.

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Tyler Shough Gets Stamp Of Approval From Saints Legend

The New Orleans Saints have a gamer in Tyler Shough. The 26-year-old had an unorthodox path to the National Football League, but showed his massive upside down the stretch in 2025.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 17

Saints’ Tyler Shough Makes Case For Spencer Rattler

Once Derek Carr retired last offseason, the New Orleans Saints didn't have a clear answer at quarterback. Now, things have changed. New Orleans has Tyler Shough firmly planted as the team's starting quarterback and a full offseason to build around him before his sophomore season, including the No.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 17

Drew Brees, Tyler Shough Workout Should Have Saints Fans Fired Up

The New Orleans Saints have a lot to be excited about in the quarterback room with rookie Tyler Shough. The 26-year-old made nine starts for the Saints and went 5-4 while throwing for 2,256 yards with 10 touchdowns, five interceptions, 174 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns.

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A.J. Brown News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Saints Need to Pursue Super-Bowl Winning Wide Receiver

There has been speculation that the Philadelphia Eagles might trade wide receiver A.J. Brown this offseason. If they do make him available, the New Orleans Saints should pursue him.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 16

How Cameron Jordan knows Tyler Shough is a franchise quarterback

The New Orleans Saints missed out on the playoffs for the fifth straight season, finishing with a 6-11 record in 2025. But the future looks a bit brighter in New Orleans as the team appears to have found its head coach in Kellen Moore and a potential franchise quarterback in Tyler Shough.

Alontae Taylor News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 16

Saints' Alontae Taylor Among Most Polarizing Free Agents

The New Orleans Saints' defense was a bright spot down the stretch. It took a bit, but Brandon Staley's defense turned it on in the second half of the season.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 16

Saints Can Spark Offense Quickly With These Two Prospects

If the New Orleans Saints can come away from the 2026 National Football League Draft with a new playmaker to pair with Chris Olave, that could take the offense to another level.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 15

Cameron Jordan Strongly Endorses Saints QB Tyler Shough

The New Orleans Saints have their guy. Tyler Shough took over as the team's starting quarterback for the final nine games of the 2025 season and not only looked like the best rookie in the National Football League, but one of the better quarterbacks in general.

Alvin Kamara News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 15

Saints Should Pair Alvin Kamara With Cowboys Breakout RB

The New Orleans Saints' running back room needs a bit of a face lift this offseason. Not a complete overhaul, by any means. But the Saints need to plan for the present and the future.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 15

Early 2026 Redraft WR Risers & Fallers

The early 2026 redraft season is already shaping up to be a wild one for WRs, with the position undergoing one of its biggest shake‑ups in years. Young

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 15

Saints Have 4 Notable Free Agents, Who Will Stay And Who Could Go?

The New Orleans Saints have a big offseason ahead. New Orleans has momentum and optimism on its side as the offseason kicks off. While this is the case, the Saints are going to have to walk a line between adding pieces to the franchise and deciding whether or not to retain the team's top free agents.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 15

Saints Replace Alvin Kamara With Generational RB In Latest Mock Draft

The New Orleans Saints are going to be a very intriguing team to follow for the next few years. They came into this season with a lot of question marks, the biggest one being at quarterback.

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Saints Building Something Special With No. 1-Ranked Rookie Class

If you're a New Orleans Saints fan, you should be very excited for the 2026 season. Now, it's important to acknowledge that Saints missed the playoffs and went 6-11, but the 2025 season brought what New Orleans needed: hope.

Oregon Ducks News / Yardbarker / January 15

2026 NFL Draft looks thin at QB, but that shouldn't prevent teams from taking one

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NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 15

Saints Should Be All Over Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr.

The New Orleans saints should at least be in the market for a running back this offseason. That's not a slight at running back Alvin Kamara in any way.

Myles Cole News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14

Saints Sign DE Myles Cole To Futures Contract

The New Orleans Saints officially signed DE Myles Cole to a futures contract on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Futures contracts are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 14

Saints Linked To $41 Million Jets Star To Replace Alvin Kamara

The New Orleans Saints have more talent on their roster than many realize. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough quickly emerged as the team's franchise quarterback down the stretch of the season, which should be a huge relief to the entire franchise.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / January 14

Former Saints QB gets new chance to earn another NFL opportunity after getting drafted in UFL

The New Orleans Saints feel like they have their quarterback of the future in Tyler Shough. Behind him, Spencer Rattler remains a notable backup option who the team likes in that role.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 14

Saints QB Hits Free Agency After 3-Year Stint in New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints' quarterback room could look a bit different in 2026. Fortunately, the Saints are set with their starting quarterback in place. Tyler Shough is the team's starting quarterback and when the 2025 season came to a close, head coach Kellen Moore noted that the team is "excited" to have a full offseason to build around him.