The Saints have mostly been in the NFL wilderness since Drew Brees and Sean Payton left town. But when the team made the decision to unleash second-round rookie quarterback Tyler Shough in the final month of the 2025 season, it appeared New Orleans finally had something to cheer for.
Now, with the 2026 season ready to unfold, expectations are rising in the Big Easy. Saints odds are one of the quiet NFL betting targets of this offseason, as some football fans believe a competent quarterback and finally-improved cap situation could have the Saints in a decent position in the NFC South.
Tyler Shough Contract
After he was selected 40th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Tyler Shough signed a four-year rookie contract worth $10,804,721.
The contract is fully guaranteed and includes a signing bonus just a few cents worth of $4.5 million. However, because Shough was not a first-round pick, he will not be eligible for the NFL fifth-year option.
Tyler Shough Salary
Tyler Shough will make $1,331,124 from his NFL contract in 2026, all of which is structured as base salary.
Tyler Shough Cap Hit
Tyler Shough’s cap hit of $2,455,618 is less than 1% of the Saints’ overall cap sheet.
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