Saints' Cam Jordan Endorses Tyler Shough as Franchise Leader

Veteran defensive lineman expresses confidence in young quarterback's potential after strong finish to rookie season.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 9:19pm

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In his first year as New Orleans Saints head coach, Kellen Moore led the team to a 6-11 record, but there were some bright spots, including the emergence of rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. After a tough start, Shough and the Saints finished the season strong, winning four of their last five games. Veteran defensive lineman Cam Jordan has now given a strong endorsement of Shough, expressing confidence in the young QB's ability to be the franchise's leader going forward.

Why it matters

The Saints are looking to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season and build around a new core of young talent. Shough's strong finish as a rookie has raised hopes that he could be the team's long-term answer at quarterback, and Jordan's public vote of confidence will only further boost the young player's standing within the organization and with the fanbase.

The details

After a tough start to his rookie campaign, Tyler Shough and the Saints found their footing late in the 2025 season, winning four of their final five games. Veteran defensive lineman Cam Jordan, who has been with the Saints since 2011, has now expressed his belief that Shough can be the team's franchise leader going forward.

  • The Saints finished the 2025 season with a 6-11 record.
  • Shough and the Saints won four of their final five games to end the season.

The players

Cam Jordan

A veteran defensive lineman who has played for the New Orleans Saints since 2011.

Tyler Shough

The Saints' rookie quarterback who had a strong finish to the 2025 season after a tough start.

Kellen Moore

The Saints' head coach in 2025, his first year with the team.

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What they’re saying

“I think with him there could be a bright future. Hopefully, we continue to build upon that process that we showed last year.”

— Cam Jordan, Veteran Defensive Lineman (wn.com)

The takeaway

Cam Jordan's public endorsement of Tyler Shough as the Saints' franchise quarterback of the future is a strong sign of confidence in the young player's potential. After a tough start, Shough showed promise late in the 2025 season, and the organization appears ready to build around him going forward.