The New Orleans Saints depth chart at quarterback looks a bit different after the addition of former New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins signal-caller Zach Wilson, the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Of course, it’s not in an incredibly drastic shift since the Saints appear to have their first real franchise quarterback since the legendary Drew Brees. It’s also not likely Wilson will play any major role in active game action with the way things currently appear to be trending, but it should be noted that he could give current backup quarterback Spencer Rattler a real run for his money.
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Here’s a look at how the depth chart currently stands ahead of the 2026 season:
1. Tyler Shough
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 21: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints waits in the tunnel before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)
Shough did not initially win the starting job over Rattler when the Saints selected him at 40th overall in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. But when he did eventually overtake Rattler, he did it with a bang, instilling life in a formerly stagnant offense that lacked consistency at the quarterback position.
Shough finished out the 2025 season with a 67.6% completion rate for 2,384 yards with a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 10 to 6.
2. Spencer Rattler
Jul 28, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Will Rattler slip down to third string? Will he be traded? All of the possibilities are truly up in the air at this point, though time will tell on the former, and nothing palpable has come up suggesting the latter at this time. Rattler played in nine games with eight starts during the 2025 season, completing 67.7% of his passes for 1,586 passing yards with eight touchdowns and five interceptions.
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If Rattler doesn’t ultimately remain with the Saints for the long-term, he could be a viable trade option for other teams that need help at quarterback with the flashes he has shown.
3. Zach Wilson
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 07: Zach Wilson #0 of the Miami Dolphins leads the offensive huddle during the NFL 2025 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 07, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.”” (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. As a former No. 2 overall draft selection, Wilson’s career has not gone as expected. Instead of becoming the generational quarterback that many expected him to be, he’s become something of a journeyman who may never see another starting position again.
Wilson’s career began with the Jets, who he started 13 games with as a rookie and then saw action in nine contests in 2022. Since, he has served as an insurance policy and temporary replacement for Aaron Rodgers, was a backup to Bo Nix with the Broncos and signed as a free agent with the Dolphins in 2025. He did not start, but appeared in four games for Miami.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints QB depth chart: What it looks like after signing Zach Wilson