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There wasn’t a lot of winning happening for the New Orleans Saints in 2025, with the 6-11 record being the worst in the NFC South. But, there was one major victory for the franchise: Tyler SHough.

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The second-round rookie quarterback looked to be the franchise’s answer at QB, and with his chemistry with Chris Olave showing dividends, the Saints now have a clear goal this offseason.

As Kevin Patra of NFL.com writes, the Saints must build the offense around Shough. Specifically, Patra is urging the Saints to acquire another playmaker for Shough. However, it’s added that the Saints must add more help to the offense for Shough in 2026.

Saints urged to add offensive help for Tyler Shough

“The Rashid Shaheed trade was logical for the Saints,” Patra writes, “but it makes adding another weapon for Tyler Shough a necessity this offseason.”

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Adding more talent to the offensive side of the ball is a no-brainer for the Saints after how great 2025 went with Shough. Olave is a great number one, but outside of him, the Saints could use some help.

Devaughn Vele is a solid option, but being a team’s number two wide receiver is a bit iffy. As the third option, he’d be great.

Alvin Kamara might also be nearing the end of his career, and the Saints should seriously consider adding a running back soon.

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Juwan Johnson is a good tight end, but he’s older, and the position is very much in need for the Saints. Adding offensive help is a must, and it can come in many different ways.

But, if there were one area of the roster that the Saints could use the most help in, it would be at wide receiver, and specifically, one that can take the top off a defense like Shaheed could.

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A speedster, or even an elite number two option, would be the best draft or free agent target for the Saints this offseason.

Adding to the offense is a must this offseason. Ideally, for Patra, a speedy receiver would be the best fit. But, regardless of which kind of playmaker it is, the Saints need to help Shough as much as possible this offseason.

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