"Being able to talk to Drew Brees midway through the season and get a really in-depth look at what his week looked like and his preparation," Shough said. "And then also just trusting the plan that your coaches have out for you.

The Los Angeles Chargers are being criticized for celebrating a player they drafted but who played most of his career elsewhere.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is near the top of the 2025 NFL Rookie of the Year award odds. As of Monday morning, Shough is second in the race behind Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan,