The 1-7 Saints are handing the keys of the offense to rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. According to multiple reports, New Orleans coach Kellen Moore informed Spencer Rattler and Shough of the change on Tuesday.
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Following their 1-7 start to the season, the New Orleans Saints have officially benched quarterback Spencer Rattler in favor of rookie quarterback Tyler Shough.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Saints are starting second-round QB Tyler Shough in Week 9 against the Rams. After starting QB Spencer Rattler for the first eight games with a 1-7 record, the Saints are making the switch to the 40th overall pick.
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter mentioned on the Pat McAfee Show that he believes the Saints will trade at least one of their receivers ahead of next Tuesday’s deadline.
The New Orleans Saints came into the season with low expectations, especially after Derek Carr and Tyrann Mathieu suddenly retired ahead of the year. Carr's retirement left the Saints with little to no hope for the season.
If the 2025 National Football League season continues how it’s gone for the New Orleans Saints so far, then they will end up having the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The New Orleans Saints are one of the worst teams in football again this season. They've been at the bottom of the league all year, which has resulted in some intirguing trade buzz.
Who will be the New Orleans Saints' starting quarterback when the team takes the field to face off against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9? For the first time all season, this is a real question that doesn't have a clear answer.
The New Orleans Saints are now 1-7 on the season and have eight days left until the 2025 National Football League trade deadline. There have been rumors out there for weeks about the Saints.
The New Orleans Saints are likely going to sell at the trade deadline. Wide receiver Chris Olave was at the center of rumors for weeks, but he's reportedly working on a contract extension, so a trade is very unlikely.
The New Orleans Saints opened the door for a change on Sunday. New Orleans faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and dropped to 1-7 on the season.
The New Orleans Saints faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. They entered with a 1-6 record, their only win coming in Week 5 against the New York Giants.
Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough was thrust into action in Week 8 of the NFL season for the New Orleans Saints. While his production wasn't overly impressive, it was a sign of the times and an admission by the coaching staff that changes are necessary for the Saints going forward, both for this season and beyond.
When your team struggles in a major way, fans begin to look toward the offseason sooner rather than later. For the New Orleans Saints, expectations entering this campaign were not particularly high, and the team's performances have proven those doubts correct on a nearly weekly basis.
The New Orleans Saints have benched starting quarterback Spencer Rattler in the second half of Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rookie Tyler Shough entered in his place with just under four minutes to go in the third quarter.
As the NFL trade deadline nears, the New Orleans Saints find themselves at the center of speculation, with veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks potentially on the move once again.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, sources believe Saints WR Rashid Shaheed “can be had for the right price” ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. The Saints have maintained that they are not interested in trading their receivers including Chris Olave.
According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the New Orleans Saints are still unlikely to trade WR Chris Olave before the upcoming deadline, despite interest from teams around the league. Olave is one of the notable names at receiver who has come up as a possible trade candidate this year.
Cooks knows a little bit about what teammate and fellow New Orleans wideout Chris Olave is going through amid rumors suggesting the Saints could deal Olave.