NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - Saturday afternoon, the New Orleans Saints announced on social media which quarterback will start the team's second preseason game.
Tyler Shough will be the first QB on the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which aligns with head coach Kellen Moore's plan to rotate starting quarterbacks throughout the preseason.
During the Black and Gold's preseason opener at the Los Angeles Chargers, Shough finished 15/22 passing with 165 passing yards, one touchdown and an interception.
The rookie orchestrated two of New Orleans's three scoring drives this past Sunday.
While Shough's first drive against the Chargers was with less than two minutes left in the first half, the 40th overall draft pick led the Saints on a 10-play, 52 yard drive. The possession ended with a31-yar