Is Saints QB Tyler Shough About to Have a Mardi Gras Baby?
Just when you thought the New Orleans Saints’ season couldn’t get any more dramatic, rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and his wife, Jordan, decided to drop a bombshell of their own. No, it’s not another trick play or a surprise quarterback sneak. It’s much, much bigger. The couple announced they’re expecting their first child, a baby boy, due in February 2026. And if you’re a local who’s already got your King Cake calendar marked, you’ll know that the due date is suspiciously close to Mardi Gras.
In a social media post that probably got more engagement than a Saints’ game-winning drive, Jordan Shough shared the news: “Oh baby! We’re having a baby! Baby boy Shough coming February 2026.” Naturally, Tyler, ever the supportive husband, slid into the comments with a heartfelt, “You’re so beautiful! I love you.” It’s the kind of wholesome content we need to balance out the collective anxiety of a typical NFL Sunday.
Now, let’s get down to the real speculation. Fat Tuesday in 2026 falls on February 17th. A February baby? In New Orleans? The timing is almost too perfect. Is it possible the Shoughs are about to welcome the world’s youngest parade-goer? Imagine the headlines: “Baby Shough Arrives Amidst Bead-Throwing Frenzy.” You can practically see the custom “My First Mardi Gras” onesie already. If this kid isn’t named Bacchus or Rex, it’ll be a missed opportunity.
From Draft Day to Dad Duty for Tyler Shough
This baby news is just the latest chapter in what has been a whirlwind year for the Shoughs. The couple tied the knot in April 2024, and just a year later, Tyler Shough was making waves as the Saints‘ new starting quarterback. He wasn’t some high-first-round pick with a golden ticket; he was a second-round selection who had to battle his way to the top spot.
Shough’s ascent to QB1 came just last month, and he was thrown right into the fire, making his starting debut in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams. While that game was a modest start with 176 passing yards, he quickly found his footing. The very next week, he led the Saints to a 17-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers, throwing for an impressive 282 yards. It seems that just as he’s finding his rhythm on the field, he’s also preparing for a whole new kind of playbook at home.
Shough Credits His Wife for His Success
While fans are focused on his on-field performance, Shough has been quick to point out who his real MVP is. When asked about his journey, he didn’t hesitate: “It was my wife, for sure,” he said. “She’s been such a huge role in this… every journey, every step in the process, through the whole draft process. So, it was a good feeling.” It’s a classic story of behind every great man is an even greater woman, probably reminding him to take out the trash and not to throw interceptions.
And don’t mistake Jordan’s support for complacency. Shough revealed that his wife, a former soccer player, shares his competitive fire. “She is also a competitor,” he explained. “She was like, ‘Good, go out there and win.’ She isn’t satisfied with anything, neither am I. There’s nothing to be excited about. We got to go out there and win.”
It sounds like the Shough household is less about quiet nights in and more about intense game-film analysis over dinner. That competitive spirit is about to be channeled into figuring out diaper-changing strategies and late-night feeding schedules. Good luck with that.
With a baby on the way and a team to lead, Tyler Shough is juggling a lot. But if his cool-headed performance against the Panthers is any indication, he might just have what it takes to handle the pressure. After all, what’s a 300-pound defensive lineman compared to a screaming infant at 3 AM?
At least the lineman eventually goes away. For the Shoughs, life is about to get a whole lot more exciting—and a lot less quiet. And for the rest of us? We’ll be here, waiting to see if a Mardi Gras baby is truly in the cards.
