The New Orleans Saints have made a bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough with their second-round pick, marking the highest a quarterback has been drafted by the team since Archie Manning in 1971. Shough, who turns 26 in September, was chosen at pick No. 40, a surprising decision as many expected the Saints to go for Colorado's Shedeur Sanders instead. This choice comes amidst uncertainty surrounding current starter Derek Carr, who is dealing with a shoulder injury and has a contract that allows for his release after this season, pushing the Saints into a position where they needed a long-term solution at quarterback.