# **Tyler Shough Signs With Saints: Breaking Down the QB's NFL Opportunity** *(New Orleans Adds Intriguing Arm to QB Room - Full Analysis)*

 

*"New Saints QB Tyler Shough (Texas Tech) - Can he become Derek Carr's successor?"*

🏈 The New Orleans Saints have signed former Texas Tech QB **Tyler Shough** - here's why this underrated move could pay off. Analysis, stats, and fan reactions. #Saints #NFLNews  

**Tyler Shough to Saints: Deal Finally Done**  

After months of speculation, former **Texas Tech and Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough** has agreed to terms with the **New Orleans Saints**, per Yahoo Sports. The 6'5" passer brings developmental upside to a QB room led by **Derek Carr**.  

**Key Details of the Signing**  

✔ **Position:** Quarterback  

✔ **Age:** 24 (2024 season)  

✔ **College:** Texas Tech / Oregon  

✔ **Contract Terms:** Likely a futures/reserve deal (details pending)  

✔ **Path to Playing Time:** Competing for QB2/3 role behind Carr  

 **Why This Signing Matters**  

1️⃣ **High-Upside Arm Talent** – Shough flashed elite traits at Texas Tech before injuries derailed him.  

2️⃣ **Saints’ QB Depth** – New Orleans lacked a long-term project behind aging starter Carr.  

3️⃣ **Shane Steichen Connection?** – Saints staff reportedly loved his pre-draft traits in 2023.  

 **Shareable Expert Quote**  

*"Shough is exactly the type of low-risk, high-reward flier smart teams take. If healthy, he could be New Orleans' QB2 by 2025."* – **Kishwar Khan**  

 **Authoritative Backlinks **  

🔗 [Yahoo Sports Original Report](https://sports.yahoo.com/article/tyler-shough-saints-finally-reach-171717839.html) *(Primary Source)*  

🔗 [Pro Football Focus Shough College Stats](https://www.pff.com)  

🔗 [Saints Official Roster](https://www.neworleanssaints.com)  

**Fan Engagement Hook**  

*"Saints fans: Would you rather have Shough or Jake Haener as your QB of the future? Debate below!"* – **Kishwar Khan**  

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