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Saints Name 9 Captains Including Shough, Jordan

Published September 8, 2026 · Updated September 8, 2026 · NBC Sports

The New Orleans Saints have named their nine captains for the 2026 season, with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan leading the group.

Tyler Shough, entering his first full season as the Saints' starting quarterback, has been named a captain for the first time in his career. The 2024 first-round pick appeared in 11 games with nine starts as a rookie, completing 67.6 percent of his passes for 2,384 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. bettingx.club

Cameron Jordan has been named a captain for the 12th time as he enters his 16th professional season with the Saints. Other returning captains include offensive lineman Erik McCoy, safety Justin Reid, and long snapper Zach Wood. New captains are guard David Edwards, linebacker Kaden Elliss, linebacker Chris Rumph II, edge rusher Chase Young, and Shough. The Saints will begin their season on the road against Detroit.

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