At 3-10, the New Orleans Saints are likely keeping a very close watch on bowl game season and the College Football Playoffs, as they will almost certainly have a top-5 draft pick locked up by the time the 2026 NFL playoffs roll around.

Considering the Saints' uncertain future, it makes sense that some fans have wondered if New Orleans could be in play for a quarterback at the top of the draft, especially since their current rookie QB, Tyler Shough , just turned 26 back in September, even after a huge Week 14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Could the Saints ultimately draft a quarterback in 2026? Sure, but not necessarily because of Shough's age, as, in Kellen Moore 's opinion, if Philip Rivers can play at 44 , the Louisville product will be okay at 26. Article Continues Bel

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