While he projects to miss the remainder of OTAs, Haener is expected to be ready to go when the Saints open up training camp in mid-July. The 26-year-old Haener is competing with r

The New Orleans' Saints are dealing with more uncertainty at quarterback following an injury to 2023 fourth-round pick Jake Haener at OTAs.

The Saints' likely option for the starting role is Spencer Rattler, the second-year quarterback who stepped up last season when Carr was injured. The other two options include two rookies—Tyler Shough, who was drafted No. 40 overall, and Hunter Dekkers, who was signed as an undrafted rookie last week.

Saints QB Jake Haener suffered an oblique injury at practice on Wednesday. He may not practice again until training camp.

Whether he's starting a rookie like Tyler Shough or a second-year pro in Spencer Rattler, Kellen Moore says he's confident in the young Saints QB room

With Carr out of the picture, the Saints are left with a quarterback room of Jake Haener, Tyler Shough, and Spencer Rattler following New Orleans' decision to draft Shough at the top of the second round of the NFL Draft.

Kalen DeBoer recognizes the importance of building an offense around your quarterback. He did it at Fresno State with Jake Haener, at Washington with Michael Penix Jr. and last season during Year 1 at Alabama with Jalen Milroe.

The race is on to replace Derek Carr in New Orleans. While NFL training camp is still months away, the frontrunners to take over the Saints’ quarterback job are hardly a mystery. In the mix alongside second-round rookie Tyler Shough and 2023 fourth-rounder Jake Haener is another unproven commodity in Spencer Rattler.