SOLIDIFIED: New Orleans Saints’ Tyler Shough Brings END to Quarterback Questions, Uncertainty

Locked On Saints - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Saints · Feb 18, 2026 · 29m

For the first time in years, the New Orleans Saints enter the offseason with no quarterback controversy. Tyler Shough’s impressive rookie campaign has locked down the starting role, with Spencer Rattler providing valuable experience as backup. The Saints now focus on roster refinement, debating whether to add a seasoned veteran like Teddy Bridgewater to mentor their young QB room.

Taliese Fuaga and Kelvin Banks Jr. have transformed tackle into a position of strength, freeing New Orleans from the high costs of veteran contracts. On defense, the safety group—anchored by Justin Reid, Julian…