Watch: New Orleans Saints second-round pick Tyler Shough at rookie camp Saturday
METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — Saturday marked the media viewing session at the New Orleans Saints rookie camp, giving us our first look at second-round pick Tyler Shough.
Shough was selected 40th overall out of Louisville, where he had a breakout 2024 campaign with the Cardinals.
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Shough is expected to compete with Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener for the starting quarterback position following the news of Derek Carr's retirement.
Click the video below to hear from the new Saints QB regarding rookie minicamp, Carr's announcement and which Louisiana foods Shough has indulged in so far.
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