Now that Carr is done, there’s only one quarterback from the 2014 draft who remains on an active roster: Jimmy Garoppolo. Every other quarterback from the class is either a free agent or retired, from Blake Bortles to Garrett Gilbert. Garoppolo is the last man standing, currently on a one-year deal with the Rams.

Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, news broke that New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was dealing with a shoulder injury that put his status for the upcoming season in jeopardy. Now, after trying both an injection and physical rehabilitation,

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.