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Sports · October 18, 2026

Sources: Saints' Shough playing with 2 broken bones in non-throwing hand

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is reportedly playing through two broken bones in his non-throwing (left) hand. The injury was sustained during a Week 4 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Despite the injury, Shough has continued to start games and participate in practice, though he has modified his play style by switching to right-handed handoffs and taping his fingers together for protection. The Saints have not officially confirmed the specific diagnosis, though owner Gayle Benson has recently expressed public frustration with the team's 1-4 start to the season.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Tyler Shough has two broken bones in his left (non-throwing) hand.
  • The injury occurred during the Saints' Week 4 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
  • Shough has not missed practice time or games due to the injury.
  • The quarterback is taping his ring and pinky fingers together as a result of the injury.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Shough switched to using his right hand for handoffs during the Vikings game.
  • The injury is expected to take 'months' to heal according to some reports, while others say 'several weeks'.
  • Saints owner Gayle Benson publicly stated that the team's 1-4 start is 'not acceptable'.
  • The Saints are scheduled to play the Giants in Week 6 and the Steelers in Paris in Week 7.

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