Jun 10, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) and quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) and quarterback Hunter Dekkers (18) take a water break during minicamp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Tyler Shough Might Report Late To Saints Training Camp, But Why?

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Colin Keane | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 7:00 PM ET

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough might miss the start of training camp.

He’s not alone in that regard, due to a contract negotiation trend among second-round draft picks (Shough was selected No. 40 overall in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft).

Of the 32 players selected in the second round of the 2025 draft, 30 remain unsigned -- not out of spite, but due to a groundbreaking shift in contract guarantees. This situation could delay Shough from reporting to camp on July 22.

The catalyst? Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins, the No. 34 pick, secured the first fully guaranteed second-round contract in NFL history. This precedent prompted the No. 33 pick, Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger, to also land a fully guaranteed deal. Now, picks 34 through 64, including Shough, are navigating how much of their contracts will be guaranteed. As clarified by LouisianaSports.Net’s

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