Tyler Shough rises as Saints quarterback in second NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Tyler Shough is gaining attention as the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints in his second NFL season. As the team prepares for a Monday Night Football matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, his last name pronunciation has also become a topic of interest. Shough clarified that his surname is pronounced like 'shuck,' reflecting its Scottish roots. Shough, who turned 27 on September 28, was the oldest quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft class and is looking to showcase his skills after playing at multiple colleges.
- •Tyler Shough plays as quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.
- •The Saints are set to face the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football.
- •Shough is 27 years old and was the oldest QB in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- •His last name is pronounced as 'shuck,' not following typical English rules.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Why Tyler Shough’s Last Name is Pronounced Like ‘Shuck’
"Tyler Shough is quickly making a name for himself in his second NFL season as quarterback of the New Orleans Saints. That means that football fans everywhere are learning that his last name isn’t pronounced quite the way you’d think. If you hear an announcer saying “shuck” after Tyler, that’s not wrong. It’s just an […] The post Why Tyler Shough’s Last Name is Pronounced Like ‘Shuck’ appeared first on HEAVY.
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