New Orleans Saints show promise with coach Kellen Moore and QB Tyler Shough
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The New Orleans Saints finished the 2025 season with a strong record of 5-3 in the second half, improving their outlook significantly after starting 1-8. Under head coach Kellen Moore, the Saints were competitive in the NFC South, earning the title of the best team in the division over the latter half of the season. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough emerged as a key player, finishing second in the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year voting after starting just nine games. The team's turnaround has led to renewed optimism as they head into the offseason, with indications they may have found their long-term solutions at head coach and quarterback. The Saints are also making progress on managing their salary cap issues heading into the 2027 season.
- •Saints went 5-3 in second half after starting 1-8.
- •Kellen Moore hired as head coach after a difficult offseason.
- •Tyler Shough finished second in NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year voting.
- •Saints were the only NFC South team not to finish 8-9 last season.
- •Salary cap issues are being addressed ahead of the 2027 season.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — NFL offseason power rankings: No. 24 New Orleans Saints seemingly found a coach and QB last offseason
"The Saints were the best team in their division over the second half of last season.
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