Saints rookie quarterback reveals wife’s overwhelming reaction after being named starter
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New Orleans Saints rookie Tyler Shough will make his first career start after taking over at quarterback from Spencer Rattler earlier in the week.
Sough was asked Thursday about the reaction he received from his wife when he was named the starter.
Jordan Shough played college football for the Oregon Ducks and the Saints player suggested that she is just as competitive as he is.
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Tyler Shough of the Texas Tech Red Raiders is on the field with his fiancée Jordan Wormdahl after a win against the Oklahoma Sooners at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. (John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
“She’s played a huge role in this and obviously to this point, from every college, every step of the process so far, throughout the entire draft process,” he said. “It was a good feeling. But she’s a competitor.
“She played football. She was like, ‘Fine. Go out and win.’ She’s not really satisfied. Neither am I. There’s nothing to get excited about. It’s just one more step. We have to go out and win. I could have done a better job in the Bucs game.”
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half on Oct. 26, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
“Just win, baby” may have been the mantra of the Al Davis-era Oakland Raiders, but the Saints could use some of that tough attitude to revitalize their season.
New Orleans is 1-7 this season, its first under head coach Kellen Moore. The team hasn’t had great quarterback play from Rattler. So Shough has a chance as the league approaches the halfway point.
The Saints selected Shough in the second round of the draft. He played at Oregon, Texas Tech and Louisville. He was also one of the oldest rookies in the class, entering the draft at age 25.
He has appeared in two games this season, but played most of his playing time against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. He was 17 of 30 for 128 yards and one interception.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hugs New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough after a game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ella Hall)
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The Saints play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor at News Digital.