Although the New Orleans Saints are entering a new era, they are burdened with some of the same issues that have plagued them the last few years. The organization is hopeful that rookie Tyler Shough can evolve into that guy, so much so that it is awarding him a fully guaranteed $10.95 million contract, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “The contract also includes annual Roster Bonus structure whereby Shough receives the majority of his compensation each year during the first week of training camp,” the NFL insider reported on X. The Saints made what was one of the more polarizing picks in the 2025 NFL Draft when they chose the 25-year-old QB with the No. 40 overall selection, passing on Shedeur Sanders and other more accomplished signal-callers.