Saints QB Tyler Shough Playing Through Multiple Broken Bones in Left Hand
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough continues to start despite suffering two broken bones in his non-throwing hand during a Week 4 loss.
POLICY WIRE — New Orleans, USA — New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is continuing to lead the offense despite battling a significant injury to his non-throwing hand.
According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the second-year signal-caller has been playing with two broken bones in his left hand. The injury was sustained during the first half of the Saints’ 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 5.
Despite the severity of the fractures, Shough is slated to start under center for the third consecutive game this Sunday, Oct. 18, against the New York Giants. While the quarterback has frequently downplayed the issue, the injury has remained a consistent presence on the team’s official injury report.
Sources indicate that the physical ailment is expected to persist for the Saints’ quarterback in the coming weeks. Shough remains committed to playing through the pain as the team prepares for their upcoming matchup.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)