Oct 29, 2025
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Saints rookie Tyler Shaw will make his first career start on Sunday against the Rams.
The New Orleans Saints made a change at the quarterback position.
Saints rookie Tyler Shough will make his first career start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Network Insider Ian Rapoport's report on Tuesday.
Spencer Rattler, a second-year pro who started the first eight games of the season for New Orleans, is scheduled to go to the bench after being ejected in Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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The 6-foot-5, 219-pound Shock has prototypical size and tested well at the scouting combine with a 4.63-second 40-yard dash.Questions about his age and his past injury history clouded his pre-draft evaluation after spending seven seasons in college, but a strong 2024 Louisville campaign helped earn him a Day 2 selection.
Localler and Rattler were part of a three-way QB battle — along with Jake Ilener — during training camp that ended with Rottler being named QB1 in late August.
Ratulter, who started six games as a rookie last year, some in the first half of the first season to see what is in the shoes.
Chip couldn't lead the Saints on a drive when he replaced him Sunday against a tough defense, but did move the ball, going 17 for 30 yards and an interception.
