The quarterback competition in New Orleans continues to captivate fans and media alike. In a revealing practice session, rookie Tyler Shough started with the first-team offense, while Spencer Rattler closed with them—though not without cost.
Spencer Rattler entered the league as a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, going 150th overall to the New Orleans Saints. A year later, the team doubled down on its quarterback room by selecting Tyler Shough with the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 draft. While Rattler has had a year to adjust to the pro game, Shough’s higher draft slot reflects the organization’s belief in his long-term potential.
The current training camp competition between the two has been tight, but recent practice reports reveal subtle shifts in momentum. Shough has been getting more first-team reps to start sessions, showing that the coaching staff is eager to see how he commands the offense.
Rattler, for his part, continues to display the confidence and poise that became his hallmark last season, but consecutive practices ending in late interceptions (one to Julian Blackmon) have raised questions about his consistency. While these turnovers have come in low-stakes, end-of-session situations, they still contribute to the broader narrative that Shough could push his way to the top of the depth chart if Rattler’s mistakes persist.
