The Saints underwent a series of changes during the offseason, securing a new head coach and taking a slew of promising talents in the NFL Draft. On Saturday, they encountered another, as veteran quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement from the NFL effective immediately,

The New Orleans Saints suffered a surprising loss this offseason when quarterback Derek Carr retired out of nowhere. Even if the team had preparations in place for that decision, his choice shocked the NFL world.

Now, Shough, who’s already 25 years old, has the clearest path to winning the starting quarterback job in New Orleans. Yet, he’s set to join a competition that also features 2023 fourth-round pick Jake Haener and 2024 fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler. Naturally, Shough is the favorite to win the job.