New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough caught strays even though he wasn't on the field. Instead, it came after the standout performance of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders .
The Saints drafted Shough in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft as the Browns would pick Sanders in the fifth round. What makes this significant is that Sanders had first-round projections before falling to the fifth round, showing the stunning slide as Shough heard his name before Sanders did.
With many doubters, Sanders set out to prove them wrong. He impressed in his preseason debut in the Browns' matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night. He completed 14 passes out of 23 attempts for 138 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 19 yards on the ground after four c